How long is Big Wednesday?

Big Wednesday is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Big Wednesday rated?

Big Wednesday is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream Big Wednesday?

In the US, as of 2026-11-06: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Big Wednesday (1978) tonight

Big Wednesday (1978) runs 2 h, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.9 from 199 TMDB members. Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves.

Runtime: 2 h — ends 10:00 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: May 26, 1978
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 from 199 votes
Director: John Milius
Starring: Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey, Patti D'Arbanville
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is Big Wednesday?: Big Wednesday is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Big Wednesday rated?: Big Wednesday is rated PG in the US.
Is Big Wednesday a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Big Wednesday?: In the US, as of 2026-11-06: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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