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Big Fan

2009·Movie
1h 31min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic706.7Rotten Tomatoes85%62%

Where to watch

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Big Fan fingerprint

Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Paul Aufiero, a 35-year-old parking-garage attendant from Staten Island, is the self-described "world's biggest New York Giants fan". One night, Paul and his best friend Sal spot Giants star linebacker Quantrell Bishop at a gas station and decide to follow him. At a strip club Paul cautiously decides to approach him but the chance encounter brings Paul's world crashing down around him.
Obsessive FanDark Character StudyViolent EncounterBleakTragicContemporary RealismPsychological ImpactStaten Island Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Josh Trank, Robert D. Siegel, Yori Tondrowski
Written by:
Robert D. Siegel
Produced by:
Josh Trank, Robert D. Siegel, Jen Cohn
Composed by:
Tech N9ne, Ralph Kelsey, Shiho Miyazawa

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Big Fan

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Where can I stream Big Fan legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TV

Big Fan is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Big Fan worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Big Fan rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Big Fan?

1 h 31 min

Big Fan runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Big Fan?

Critics78
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Big Fan higher (78) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Big Fan a box office hit?

Budget$250,000
Box office$232,732

No. It cost about $250,000 to make and earned $232,732 worldwide, 93% of its budget.

What language is Big Fan in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Big Fan?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Big Fan in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Big Fan use?

Addled AddictAmbiguously GayBait-and-SwitchDoes This Remind You of Anything?Empty ShellFaux Affably EvilKarma HoudiniLoser ProtagonistManchildWrong Assumption"Shaggy Dog" StorySkewed Priorities

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Big Fan, including Addled Addict, Ambiguously Gay, Bait-and-Switch.