The Big Sky
1952, English. Directed by Howard Hawks.
Theirs the great adventure...
Two tough Kentucky mountaineers join a trading expedition from St. Louis up the Missouri River to trade whisky for furs with the Blackfoot Indians. They soon discover that there is much more than the elements to contend with.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Big Sky
The Big Sky isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Howard HawksDirector
- Kirk DouglasJim Deakins
- Dewey MartinBoone Caudill
- Elizabeth ThreattTeal Eye
- Arthur HunnicuttZeb Calloway
- Buddy BaerRomaine
- Steven Geray"Frenchy" Jourdonnais
- Henri LetondalLa Badie
- Hank WordenPoordevil
- Jim DavisStreak
- Thol SimonsonBoatman
- William SelfBoatman
- Beulah ArchulettaBlackfoot Dancer
Details
- Released
- 19 August 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dudley Nichols, Howard Hawks
- Budget
- $2M
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The Big Sky: quick answers
Is The Big Sky worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Big Sky?
The Big Sky runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does The Big Sky have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Big Sky. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Big Sky parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Big Sky is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Big Sky on?
The Big Sky isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Sky?
If you liked The Big Sky, try Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier, Davy Crockett and the River Pirates, Last of the Dogmen.
Who directed The Big Sky?
The Big Sky (1952) was directed by Howard Hawks and stars Kirk Douglas, Dewey Martin, Elizabeth Threatt.