The Big Clock
“The Strangest and Most Savage Manhunt in History!”
The Big Clock is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 June 2026.
Where to watch The Big Clock
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- John Farrow
- Release date
- 1948-03-18
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
The Big Clock — trailer
About The Big Clock
The Big Clock is a 1948 movie in the Crime and Thriller genres, directed by John Farrow, starring Ray Milland, Charles Laughton and Maureen O'Sullivan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 184 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Big Clock in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
George Stroud, a crime magazine's crusading editor, has to postpone a vacation with his wife - again - when a glamorous blonde is murdered and he is assigned by his publishing boss to find the killer. As the investigation proceeds to its conclusion, Stroud must try to disrupt his ordinarily brilliant investigative team as they increasingly build evidence that he is the killer.
Cast
Ray Milland
George Stroud
Charles Laughton
Earl Janoth
Maureen O'Sullivan
Georgette Stroud
George Macready
Steve Hagen
Rita Johnson
Pauline York
Elsa Lanchester
Louise Patterson
Harold Vermilyea
Don Klausmeyer
Dan Tobin
Roy Cordette
Harry Morgan
Bill Womack
Richard Webb
Nat Sperling
Elaine Riley
Lily Gold
Luis van Rooten
Edwin Orlin
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Big Clock in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream The Big Clock on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Is The Big Clock on Netflix?+
The Big Clock is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is The Big Clock?+
The Big Clock has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
Who stars in The Big Clock?+
The Big Clock stars Ray Milland, Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Sullivan, George Macready and Rita Johnson.
When did The Big Clock come out?+
The Big Clock is a 1948 movie directed by John Farrow.
What genre is The Big Clock?+
The Big Clock is Crime and Thriller film.
Who directed The Big Clock?+
The Big Clock was directed by John Farrow.
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