Big Trouble
2002, English. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
They have forty-five minutes to save the world. They need forty-six.
The story of how a mysterious suitcase brings together, and changes, the lives of a divorced dad, an unhappy housewife, two hitmen, a pair of street thugs, two love struck teens, two FBI men and a psychedelic toad. Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry's best-selling first novel, "Big Trouble."
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 345 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Big Trouble
Big Trouble isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 5 April 2002
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Ramsey, Matthew Stone
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $8.5M
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What Big Trouble is based on
Big Trouble is based on Big Trouble (1999) by Dave Barry.
1999
Big Trouble
By Dave Barry
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Big Trouble: quick answers
Is Big Trouble worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 345 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Big Trouble?
Big Trouble runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Big Trouble have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Big Trouble. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Big Trouble parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Big Trouble is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Big Trouble on?
Big Trouble isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Big Trouble?
If you liked Big Trouble, try Throw Momma from the Train, The Big White, The Whole Ten Yards.
Who directed Big Trouble?
Big Trouble (2002) was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and stars Tim Allen, Rene Russo, Ben Foster.
What is Big Trouble based on?
Big Trouble is based on Big Trouble (1999) by Dave Barry.