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Bigger Than Life (1956): movie guide
Bigger Than Life (1956) is a Drama running about 95 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.2/10 from 190 votes. Notable cast includes James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Robert F. Simon. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1956-11-20
- Runtime: 95 min
- TMDB: 7.2/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1956-11-20

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What is Bigger Than Life about?
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Cast highlights
Bigger Than Life features James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Robert F. Simon, Christopher Olsen, Roland Winters. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1956-11-20. Runtime: 95 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (190 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Bigger Than Life on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Bigger Than Life?
- Bigger Than Life is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Bigger Than Life?
- Bigger Than Life runs about 95 minutes.
- Who stars in Bigger Than Life?
- Cast highlights include James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Robert F. Simon, Christopher Olsen, Roland Winters.
- Does Cinema Box stream Bigger Than Life?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Bigger Than Life?
- Open the Bigger Than Life page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








