The Big Kahuna
1999, English. Directed by John Swanbeck.
Three salesmen working for a firm that makes industrial lubricants are waiting in the company's "hospitality suite" at a manufacturers' convention for a "big kahuna" named Dick Fuller to show up, in hopes they can persuade him to place an order that could salvage the company's flagging sales.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 380 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Big Kahuna
The Big Kahuna is streaming on History Vault in India.
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Details
- Released
- 17 November 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Roger Rueff
- Budget
- $7M
- Box office
- $3.7M
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What The Big Kahuna is based on
The Big Kahuna is based on Hospitality Suite, a play or musical by Roger Rueff.
Play or musical
Hospitality Suite
By Roger Rueff
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The Big Kahuna: quick answers
Is The Big Kahuna worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 380 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Big Kahuna?
The Big Kahuna runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Big Kahuna have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Big Kahuna. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Big Kahuna parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Big Kahuna yet.
Which OTT platform is The Big Kahuna on?
The Big Kahuna is streaming on History Vault in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Kahuna?
If you liked The Big Kahuna, try Family Weekend, O Lucky Man!, Small Apartments.
Who directed The Big Kahuna?
The Big Kahuna (1999) was directed by John Swanbeck and stars Kevin Spacey, Danny DeVito, Peter Facinelli.
What is The Big Kahuna based on?
The Big Kahuna is based on Hospitality Suite, a play or musical by Roger Rueff.