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The Big Man

4.819901h 56mMovieDrama

An unemployed Scottish miner is forced into bare-knuckle boxing to make ends meet.

DirectorDavid Leland
WriterDon MacPherson
ProducersWilliam McIlvanney·Nik Powell

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsChannel 4 PlusChannel 4 PlusRakuten TVRakuten TV
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Cast · Directed by David Leland

LNLiam Neeson
Liam Neeson
Danny Scoular
JWJoanne Whalley
Joanne Whalley
Beth Scoular
BCBilly Connolly
Billy Connolly
Frankie
IBIan Bannen
Ian Bannen
Matt Mason
HGHugh Grant
Hugh Grant
Gordon
MRMaurice Roëves
Maurice Roëves
Cam Colvin
PRPat Roach
Pat Roach
Billy
KIKenny Ireland
Kenny Ireland
Tony
TWTom Watson
Tom Watson
Tommy Brogan
JGJulie Graham
Julie Graham
Melanie
JB
John Beattie
Beth's Father
AWAmanda Walker
Amanda Walker
Beth's Mother

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The Big Man — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Big Man?

The Big Man is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Channel 4 Plus and Rakuten TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Big Man on Netflix?

No, The Big Man is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Channel 4 Plus.

Is The Big Man on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Big Man is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Big Man for free?

The Big Man is available to stream free (with ads) on Rakuten TV in United Kingdom.