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Big Nothing

2006·Movie
1h 26min·R

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and cringe comedy

  • Dark Humor8
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

They wrote the book on how not to be criminals.

A frustrated, unemployed teacher joins forces with a scammer and his girlfriend in a blackmailing scheme.
Dark ComedyCrimeBlackmailCringe HumorSocial SatireSuburban NoirFailed AspirationsUnemployed Teacher

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Big Nothing legally?

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Is Big Nothing worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Big Nothing rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Big Nothing?

1 h 26 min

Big Nothing runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Big Nothing?

Critics38
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Big Nothing higher (64) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Big Nothing in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Big Nothing?

33ALARBABEBGBOBRCHCLCOCRCZECFR+19

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Big Nothing in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Big Nothing use?

Black ComedyDirty CopLiving MacGuffinSnuff FilmVillain ProtagonistFrom Bad to WorseMalevolent MutilationCrime After CrimeFiring DayDeath by Falling OverDestroy the EvidenceDowner Endingand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Big Nothing, including Black Comedy, Dirty Cop, Living MacGuffin.