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The Big Empty

Seen it?

2003 | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Repo Man or The Hateful Eight, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    67% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 22K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Steve Anderson

  • Jon FavreauJohn Person
  • Joey Lauren AdamsGrace
  • Rachael Leigh CookRuthie
  • Daryl HannahStella
  • Kelsey GrammerAgent Banks
  • Sean BeanCowboy
  • Melora WaltersCandy
  • Bud CortNeely
  • Jon GriesElron
  • Adam BeachRandy