The Big Empty

2003·Movie
1h 34min·R
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic70–Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

PhiloStarzPlexTubi TV

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

The Big Empty fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Wonder5
  • Romance4

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Find more like it

Suspense movies

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

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.
Surreal Neo-NoirQuirky CharactersPsychological ThrillerDark ComedyMysteryHitchcockianBizarre PlotOffbeat HumorAtmosphericIntriguing

Crew

Directed by:
Steve Anderson
Written by:
Steve Anderson
Produced by:
Jon Favreau, Jeffrey Kramer, Doug Mankoff
Composed by:
Brian Tyler

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Loading video…

Questions about The Big Empty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Big Empty legally?

PhiloStarzPlexTubi TV

The Big Empty is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Big Empty worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6 and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Big Empty rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Big Empty?

1 h 34 min

The Big Empty runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Big Empty?

Critics70
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate The Big Empty higher (70) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Big Empty in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Big Empty?

6CAGBUSIDINZA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Big Empty in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

HomeDiscoverMoviesShows