Bigger Than Life

The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!

19561h 35m7.2(188 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

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

Bigger Than Life (1956) is a drama film directed by Nicholas Ray. It stars James Mason, Barbara Rush, and Walter Matthau. The film runs for 1 hour 35 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 188 votes.

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Director

Nicholas Ray

Cast

James Mason

Ed Avery

Barbara Rush

Lou Avery

Walter Matthau

Wally Gibbs

Robert F. Simon

Dr. Norton

Christopher Olsen

Richie Avery

Roland Winters

Dr. Ruric

Rusty Lane

Bob LaPorte

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bigger Than Life

Where can I watch Bigger Than Life?

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Who stars in Bigger Than Life?

Bigger Than Life stars James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, and Robert F. Simon, and was directed by Nicholas Ray.

How long is Bigger Than Life?

Bigger Than Life has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes.

When did Bigger Than Life come out?

Bigger Than Life was released in 1956.

What genre is Bigger Than Life?

Bigger Than Life is a drama film.

Is Bigger Than Life worth watching?

Bigger Than Life holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.