The Big Easy
Seen it?1986 | 102 min | Drama, Action, Crime, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Rebel Ridge, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Remy McSwain is a New Orleans police lieutenant who investigates the murder of a local mobster. His investigation leads him to suspect that fellow members of the police force may be involved.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$18 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 69K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jim McBride
- Dennis QuaidRemy McSwain
- Ellen BarkinAnne Osborne
- Ned BeattyJack Kellom
- John GoodmanAndre DeSoto
- Lisa Jane PerskyMcCabe
- Ebbe Roe SmithEd Dodge
- Tom O'BrienBobby McSwain
- Charles LudlamLamar Parmentel
- Grace ZabriskieMama
- Marc LawrenceVinnie 'The Cannon' DiMotti