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Big City

7.819481h 43mNRMovieDramaMusic

A young orphan in New York's Lower East Side is collectively adopted by three neighborhood men--a minister, a cantor, and a cop.

DirectorNorman Taurog
WritersMiklós László·Anne Morrison Chapin
ProducerJoe Pasternak

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Cast · Directed by Norman Taurog

MOMargaret O'Brien
Margaret O'Brien
Midge
RPRobert Preston
Robert Preston
Rev. Philip Y. Andrews
DTDanny Thomas
Danny Thomas
Cantor David Irwin Feldman
GMGeorge Murphy
George Murphy
Patrick O'Donnell
KBKarin Booth
Karin Booth
Florence Bartlett
EAEdward Arnold
Edward Arnold
Judge Martin O. Abercrombie
JJJackie 'Butch' Jenkins
Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins
Louis Keller
BGBetty Garrett
Betty Garrett
Shoo Shoo Grady
LLLotte Lehmann
Lotte Lehmann
Mama Feldman
CGConnie Gilchrist
Connie Gilchrist
Martha
PCPage Cavanaugh
Page Cavanaugh
Trio Leader (as Page Cavanaugh Trio)

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Big City — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Big City?

Big City isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Big City on Netflix?

No, Big City is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Big City on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Big City isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Big City for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Big City?

Big City hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 13, 1948. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.