The Big Empty
2003, English. Directed by Steve Anderson.
Cowboys. Aliens. Blue suitcases and bowling balls. Strange things are happening out in the middle of nowhere.
Struggling actor John Person agrees to drive a blue suitcase from Los Angeles to the small town of Baker, Calif., and hand it over to a mysterious cowboy in return for having his credit card debt of $27,000 paid off. Upon his arrival, John can't find the cowboy but receives an ominously head-shaped package he's supposed to hang onto. While waiting, John gets close to Ruthie, whose psychotic boyfriend, Randy, keeps threatening to kill him.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 16 May 2003
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steve Anderson
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The Big Empty: quick answers
Is The Big Empty worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Big Empty?
The Big Empty runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Big Empty have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Big Empty. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Big Empty suitable for kids?
The Big Empty is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch The Big Empty?
The Big Empty is streaming on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.
What movies are like The Big Empty?
If you liked The Big Empty, try Xeno, A Boy and His Dog, Repo Man.
Who directed The Big Empty?
The Big Empty (2003) was directed by Steve Anderson and stars Jon Favreau, Joey Lauren Adams, Rachael Leigh Cook.