Movie

Big Shots

“They stole a Mercedes with a body in the trunk. Who says 11 year olds don't know how to have fun?”

★ 6.6(15)19871h 31m

Big Shots is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Robert Mandel
Release date: 1987-10-02
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Box office: $3,390,043
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Lorimar Film Entertainment

Big Shots — trailer

About Big Shots

Big Shots is a 1987 movie in the Adventure, Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Robert Mandel, starring Ricky Busker, Darius McCrary and Robert Joy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Big Shots in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Following the death of his father, a suburbanite runs away from home and winds up on Chicago's South Side. After being mugged, the boy befriends a young hustler and, after stealing a gangster's car, the two embark on an adventure down south in search of the hustler's estranged father.

Cast

Ricky Busker

Obie

Darius McCrary

Scam

Robert Joy

Dickie

Robert Prosky

Keegan

Jerzy Skolimowski

Doc

Paul Winfield

Johnnie Red

Brynn Thayer

Mom

Bill Hudson

Dad

Jim Antonio

Uncle Harry

Andrea Bebel

Alley

Hutton Cobb

Bible Salesman

Joe Seneca

Ferryman

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoisteenage boyteen comedyinterracial friendshipsuburbaniteadventure comedy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Big Shots in United States?+

In United States, Big Shots is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Big Shots on Netflix?+

Big Shots is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Big Shots?+

Big Shots has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Big Shots?+

Big Shots stars Ricky Busker, Darius McCrary, Robert Joy, Robert Prosky and Jerzy Skolimowski.

When did Big Shots come out?+

Big Shots is a 1987 movie directed by Robert Mandel.

What genre is Big Shots?+

Big Shots is Adventure, Comedy, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Big Shots?+

Big Shots was directed by Robert Mandel.