Question 1

What age is Something Big appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Something Big (1971) best from about age 10. Joe Baker dreams of doing "something big" and needs a Gatling gun. He kidnaps a woman to trade for it, only to discover she's the Cavalry commandant's wife. His past further complicates matters when a woman from his past arrives to hold him to an old promise.

Question 2

What is Something Big rated?

Accepted Answer

Something Big (1971) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Something Big?

Accepted Answer

Some comedic violence with guns and explosions; Reference to women as "property" in a trade context; Mild alcohol consumption in a Western setting. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Something Big?

Accepted Answer

Persistence in pursuing goals; Dealing with unexpected consequences; Finding one's path.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Something Big?

Accepted Answer

What makes a goal "big" or worthwhile?; The importance of keeping promises; How actions can have unintended results.

Question 6

Where can I watch Something Big?

Accepted Answer

Something Big (1971) is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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