Movies Like The Big Country: Genre and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to The Big Country, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Big Country (1958) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Gregory Peck as James McKay; Jean Simmons as Julie Maragon; Carroll Baker as Patricia Terrill; Charlton Heston as Steve Leech; Burl Ives as Rufus Hannassey; Charles Bickford as Major Henry Terrill; Alfonso Bedoya as Ramón Guiteras; Chuck Connors as Buck Hannassey
About The Big Country
Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the Old West, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill, and the rough and lawless Hannasseys over a valuable patch of land.
More like The Big Country
- Urban Cowboy
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Big Country?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Big Country?
Gregory Peck as James McKay; Jean Simmons as Julie Maragon; Carroll Baker as Patricia Terrill; Charlton Heston as Steve Leech; Burl Ives as Rufus Hannassey; Charles Bickford as Major Henry Terrill; Alfonso Bedoya as Ramón Guiteras; Chuck Connors as Buck Hannassey
Is this The Big Country guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



