Big Night (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1996, Big Night is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Stanley Tucci, running about 107 minutes. “In love and life, one big night can change everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Primo and Secondo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.
Who’s in it. Big Night stars Marc Anthony as Cristiano, Tony Shalhoub as Primo, Stanley Tucci as Secondo and Larry Block as Man in Restaurant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Big Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Night (1996)?
- In US, Big Night is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Big Night worth watching?
- Big Night holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Night?
- Big Night stars Marc Anthony, Tony Shalhoub, Stanley Tucci, Larry Block and Caroline Aaron.
- When was Big Night released?
- Big Night was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.