The Big Empty (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2003, The Big Empty is a comedy, drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Steve Anderson, running about 94 minutes. “Cowboys. Aliens. Blue suitcases and bowling balls. Strange things are happening out in the middle of nowhere.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Big Empty stars Jon Favreau as John Person, Joey Lauren Adams as Grace, Rachael Leigh Cook as Ruthie and Daryl Hannah as Stella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Big Empty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Empty page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Empty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Empty (2003)?
- In US, The Big Empty is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Empty worth watching?
- The Big Empty holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Empty?
- The Big Empty stars Jon Favreau, Joey Lauren Adams, Rachael Leigh Cook, Daryl Hannah and Kelsey Grammer.
- When was The Big Empty released?
- The Big Empty was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.