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Big Girls Don't Cry (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2002, Big Girls Don't Cry is a drama film directed by Maria von Heland, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. Kati and Steffi have been best friends since they were six. Now they're both 17 and enjoying the ups and downs of becoming adults together. While Kati's parents are religious and conservative, but argue constantly, Steffi comes from what appears to be a harmonious and liberal family. But the girls discover how quickly their attractive world can fall apart when, at a hip nightclub, they happen to see Steffi's father in the arms of another woman. Steffi is shocked, her trust in her small perfect world shaken to the core. She can only think of one thing: revenge.

Who’s in it. Big Girls Don't Cry stars Anna Maria Mühe as Kati, Karoline Herfurth as Steffi, David Winter as Carlos and Josefine Domes as Tessa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Big Girls Don't Cry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Girls Don't Cry page.

If you liked it. Fans of Big Girls Don't Cry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Big Girls Don't Cry (2002)?
In GB, Big Girls Don't Cry is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Big Girls Don't Cry worth watching?
Big Girls Don't Cry holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Big Girls Don't Cry?
Big Girls Don't Cry stars Anna Maria Mühe, Karoline Herfurth, David Winter, Josefine Domes and Nina Petri.
When was Big Girls Don't Cry released?
Big Girls Don't Cry was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.