Little Big Man
Seen it?1970 | 139 min | Western, Comedy, Adventure, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved The Revenant or The Sisters Brothers, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: a parent's death or loss. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 2 BAFTAs.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$32 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 146K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Arthur Penn
- Dustin HoffmanJack Crabb
- Faye DunawayMrs. Louise Pendrake
- Chief Dan GeorgeOld Lodge Skins
- Martin BalsamMr. Merriweather
- Richard MulliganGen. George Armstrong Custer
- Jeff CoreyWild Bill Hickok
- Aimée EcclesSunshine
- Kelly Jean PetersOlga
- William HickeyHistorian
- Alan OppenheimerMajor