The Big One
1997, English. Directed by Michael Moore.
Protecting the Earth from the scum of corporate America.
The Big One is an investigative documentary from director Michael Moore who goes around the country asking why big American corporations produce their product abroad where labor is cheaper while so many Americans are unemployed, losing their jobs, and would happily be hired by such companies as Nike.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Big One
The Big One isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 September 1997.
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Cast & crew
- Michael MooreDirector
- Michael MooreSelf
- Jim CzarneckiSelf
- Elaine BlySelf - Random House Media Escort
- Brian DanitzSelf
- Richard JewellSelf - Innocent Guy
- Bill ClintonSelf (archive footage)
- Jerry SpringerSelf (archive footage)
- Dan BurnsHimself - Radio Personality
- Chip CarterHimself - Forbes Campaign
- Joel FeickHimself - Radio Commentator
- Doug FranceHimself - Random House Representative
- Mary GielowHerself - Media Escort in Milwaukee
Details
- Released
- 6 September 1997
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Moore
- Box office
- $720K
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The Big One: quick answers
Is The Big One worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Big One?
The Big One runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Big One have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Big One. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Big One parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Big One is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Big One on?
The Big One isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 September 1997. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big One?
If you liked The Big One, try A Toxic Love Story, Fuck, McQueen.
Who directed The Big One?
The Big One (1997) was directed by Michael Moore and stars Michael Moore, Jim Czarnecki, Elaine Bly.