Big Jake

Big Jake

They wanted gold. They gave them lead instead!

Directed by George Sherman

Produced by Batjac Productions, Cinema Center Films

1971110 min6.8 / 10

A straightforward Western revenge tale centered on an aging rancher's determination to rescue his kidnapped grandson, driven by family loyalty and frontier justice.

An aging Texas cattle man who has outlived his time swings into action when outlaws kidnap his grandson.

Questions people ask

  • Is Big Jake violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Does Big Jake end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Big Jake sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Big Jake easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Big Jake scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity27

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise66

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Everything like Big Jake, and what each one shares →

Like Big Jake

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Big Jake

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Big Jake, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Big Jake, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Big Jake, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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