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Big Fella

7.319381h 14mMovieMusicDrama

Singing Marseilles docker Joe is hired by wealthy English couple, the Oliphants, to find their missing son Gerald. When Joe finds him, he learns Gerald escaped of his own will and takes him to stay with a local singer, who offers a refuge from his repressed white parents.

DirectorJ. Elder Wills
WritersFenn Sherie·Ingram D'Abbes
ProducersJ. Elder Wills·Henry Passmore

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 4 other countries

Big Fella isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, Guernsey, United Kingdom, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by J. Elder Wills

PRPaul Robeson
Paul Robeson
Joe
EW
Elisabeth Welch
Amanda 'Manda'
RERoy Emerton
Roy Emerton
Spike
JHJames Hayter
James Hayter
Chuck
LB
Lawrence Brown
Corney
EG
Eldon Gorst
Gerald Oliphant
MRMarcelle Rogez
Marcelle Rogez
Marietta
EC
Eric Cowley
Ferdy Oliphant
JK
Joyce Kennedy
Mrs. Oliphant
MRMargaret Rutherford
Margaret Rutherford
Nanny (uncredited)

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Big Fella — streaming FAQ

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Is Big Fella on Netflix?

No, Big Fella is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Big Fella on Amazon Prime Video?

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Big Fella isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.