Big Wednesday(1978)
A day will come that is like no other... and nothing that happens after will ever be the same.
Big Wednesday Synopsis
Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves.
Big Wednesday (1978) is a drama and comedy film directed by John Milius, released on May 26, 1978 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey and Patti D'Arbanville. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 197 ratings.
- Director:
- John Milius
- Writers:
- Dennis Aaberg, John Milius
- Producers:
- Buzz Feitshans
- Cinematographer:
- Bruce Surtees
- Composer:
- Basil Poledouris
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, A-Team Productions
- Budget:
- $11,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Big Wednesday (1978) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Big Wednesday before you stream it.
Big Wednesday Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jan-Michael Vincent
as Matt Johnson
William Katt
as Jack Barlow
Gary Busey
as Leroy "The Masochist" Smith
Patti D'Arbanville
as Sally
Lee Purcell
as Peggy Gordon
Sam Melville
as "Bear"
Reb Brown
as "Enforcer"
Robert Englund
as "Fly"
Joe Spinell
as Psychologist
Hank Worden
as Shopping Cart
Charlene Tilton
as Party Girl
Celia Milius
as Bride of the Bear
Key crew
Directed by John Milius, written by Dennis Aaberg and John Milius, produced by Buzz Feitshans.
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Big Wednesday Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 197 ratings.
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Big Wednesday – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big Wednesday online?
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Big Wednesday (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Big Wednesday?
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The main cast of Big Wednesday (1978) includes Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey, Patti D'Arbanville and Lee Purcell. The film was directed by John Milius. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Big Wednesday released?
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Big Wednesday was released on May 26, 1978 and runs for 2h.
Is Big Wednesday worth watching?
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Big Wednesday (1978) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 197 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Big Wednesday?
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Yes. The official Big Wednesday trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.