
The Big Trail
A mighty drama of the early pioneers
Directed by Raoul Walsh
Produced by Fox Film Corporation
An epic frontier adventure that balances romantic pursuit and personal vengeance against the grand backdrop of westward expansion and pioneer hardship.
Young scout Breck Coleman leads a wagon train along the dangerous trail to Oregon as he tries to get the affection of the beautiful pioneer Ruth Cameron and plans his revenge on the harsh scoundrels who murdered a friend of his in the past.
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Questions people ask
Is The Big Trail sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is The Big Trail easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Big Trail end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Big Trail violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Big Trail 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Big Trail
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Big Trail
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Big Trail, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Big Trail, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Big Trail, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































