
The Big Sky
Theirs the great adventure...
Directed by Howard Hawks
Produced by RKO Radio Pictures, Winchester Pictures Corporation
A robust frontier adventure following two rugged mountaineers upriver through danger and discovery, balancing masculine camaraderie with romantic tension and the perils of the untamed wilderness.
Two tough Kentucky mountaineers join a trading expedition from St. Louis up the Missouri River to trade whisky for furs with the Blackfoot Indians. They soon discover that there is much more than the elements to contend with.
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Questions people ask
Is The Big Sky scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Big Sky easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is The Big Sky sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is The Big Sky violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Does The Big Sky end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like The Big Sky
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Big Sky
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Big Sky, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Big Sky, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Big Sky, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































