
The Next Big Thing
2001, English. Directed by P.J. Posner.
A painter who finds success (and true love) after a pickpocket steals one of his works, gives it a false authorship and promotes the imaginary artist to instant success so he can cash in on his ill-gotten gains.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- P.J. PosnerDirector
- Chris EigemanGus Bishop
- Jamie HarrisDeech Scumble
- Connie BrittonKate Crowley
- Janet ZarishFlorence Rubin
- Mike StarrWalter Sznitken
- Farley GrangerArthur Pomposello
- Marin HinkleShari Lampkin
- Peter GilesRoger
- Dechen ThurmanDechen Thurman
- John SeitzMr. Chesick
- Ileen GetzTrish Kane
- Edward James HylandMuseum Director
Details
- Released
- 8 November 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- P.J. Posner, Joel Posner
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How long is The Next Big Thing?
The Next Big Thing runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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The Next Big Thing is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Next Big Thing on?
The Next Big Thing isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 November 2001. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Next Big Thing?
If you liked The Next Big Thing, try The Right Kind of Wrong, Sex Appeal, ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?.
Who directed The Next Big Thing?
The Next Big Thing (2001) was directed by P.J. Posner and stars Chris Eigeman, Jamie Harris, Connie Britton.