Bigger Than Life

Where to Watch Bigger Than Life (1956) (Legally)

The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
Nov 20, 1956 US 95 min NR
7.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
184 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1956), without spoilers.

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, with a runtime around 95 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7.2/10 from about 184 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

husband wife relationship, paranoia, drug addiction, hallucination, family relationships, hospital, drugs, mental illness, schoolteacher, cortisone, verbal abuse, family life

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Plot

A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.

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Main cast

James Mason
as Ed Avery
Barbara Rush
as Lou Avery
Walter Matthau
as Wally Gibbs
Robert F. Simon
as Dr. Norton
Christopher Olsen
as Richie Avery
Roland Winters
as Dr. Ruric
Rusty Lane
as Bob LaPorte
Kipp Hamilton
as Pat Wade
Betty Caulfield
as Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)