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Big Wednesday

A day will come that is like no other... and nothing that happens after will ever be the same.

6.9(194)19782h 0m
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Where to watch Big Wednesday in Canada

Big Wednesday is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 27 June 2026.

About Big Wednesday

Big Wednesday is a 1978 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by John Milius, starring Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt and Gary Busey. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 194 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Big Wednesday in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Big Wednesday trailer

Overview

Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves.

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Themes & keywords

friendshipsurfingcaliforniavietnamsportscoming of ageflash forward1960s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Big Wednesday in Canada?+

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

Is Big Wednesday on Netflix?+

Big Wednesday is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Big Wednesday?+

Big Wednesday has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Big Wednesday?+

Big Wednesday stars Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey, Patti D'Arbanville and Lee Purcell.

When did Big Wednesday come out?+

Big Wednesday is a 1978 movie directed by John Milius.

What genre is Big Wednesday?+

Big Wednesday is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Big Wednesday?+

Big Wednesday was directed by John Milius.

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