The Big Day is a 1960 black and white British "B"[2] drama film directed by Peter Graham Scott and starring Donald Pleasence, Harry H. Corbett, Andrée Melly and Colin Gordon.

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Bitterly real and with an outstanding performance by Donald Pleasence, together with one or two sardonically characterised supporting roles, this Bryanston picture achieves something most distinctive in the realm of British second feature production.

The idea is simple, but Macllwraith's tight and sinewy screenplay heightens into a serious exposé of manners and morals ay confines of a closed little society.

Effectively handled in every department, directed with punch by Peter Graham Scott, the film is particularly memorable for the mockery and irony of its ending.

Closely knit tale, popular team, skilful treatment, sharp dialogue, handy footage and quota ticket".