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The Big C

2010·Show
40Episodes in4Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb8.1Metacritic686.6Rotten Tomatoes55%77%
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The Big C fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Scare2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and situational comedy

  • Dark Humor9
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.
Dark Comedy DramaTerminal Diagnosis NarrativeSuburban SatireEmotional CatharsisComplex Family DynamicsExistential HumorStrong Female LeadBittersweet TonePsychological Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Engler, Craig Zisk, Jennifer Getzinger
Written by:
Darlene Hunt, Jenny Bicks, Cara DiPaolo
Produced by:
Jenny Bicks

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Big C

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Big C legally?

NetflixThe RokuTubi TVSony Pictures Core

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

Is The Big C worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Big C rated?

TV-MAStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How many seasons does The Big C have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 40 episodes of about 27 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Big C?

Critics62
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate The Big C higher (75) than critics (62). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The Big C air?

It ran from 2010 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is The Big C in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Big C?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

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

What tropes does The Big C use?

I Was Just JokingBirth-Death JuxtapositionAnd Starring"The Reason You Suck" SpeechKilled Off for RealTeens Are MonstersNew-Age Retro HippieSexiness ScoreDriven to SuicideCloser to EarthShock PartyScreams Like a Little Girland 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Big C, including I Was Just Joking, Birth-Death Juxtaposition, And Starring.