Little Big Man (1970)
Kernel Score: 85% · 701 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Western, Comedy, Adventure
Released: 1970-12-23
Runtime: 139 minutes
Where to watch Little Big Man
- Stream: Fubo, Philo, MGM+
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.
Little Big Man parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Little Big Man is a PG western-comedy-drama about a man raised by Cheyenne Indians who fights alongside and against General Custer.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Western involving battles, frontier fighting, and conflict tied to Custer's campaigns.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Dustin Hoffman as Jack Crabb
- Faye Dunaway as Mrs. Louise Pendrake
- Chief Dan George as Old Lodge Skins
- Martin Balsam as Mr. Merriweather
- Richard Mulligan as Gen. George Armstrong Custer
- Jeff Corey as Wild Bill Hickok
- Aimée Eccles as Sunshine
- Kelly Jean Peters as Olga
- William Hickey as Historian
- Alan Oppenheimer as Major
Little Big Man FAQ
Is Little Big Man good?
Little Big Man has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 701 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Little Big Man?
In the US you can stream Little Big Man on Fubo, Philo and MGM+, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Little Big Man OK for kids?
Little Big Man is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Little Big Man is a PG western-comedy-drama about a man raised by Cheyenne Indians who fights alongside and against General Custer.
What movies are like Little Big Man?
If you liked Little Big Man, try Hostiles, The Revenant, Back to the Future Part III and News of the World.