Where to watch The Big Easy (1986) tonight
The Big Easy (1986) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.2 from 227 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Crime, Mystery
- Released
- November 27, 1986
- TMDB rating
- 6.2 / 10 from 227 votes
- Director
- Jim McBride
- Starring
- Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty, John Goodman
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-07: MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Big Easy?
- The Big Easy is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Big Easy rated?
- The Big Easy is rated R in the US.
- Is The Big Easy a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Action reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream The Big Easy?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-07: MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
- Action movies under 2 hours
- Crime movies under 2 hours
- Mystery movies under 2 hours
- Dramas under 2 hours
- Movies from the 80s
- The most-rated movies on TMDB
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