The Big Bang (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2011, The Big Bang is an action, thriller and mystery film directed by Tony Krantz, running about 101 minutes. “The search for the ultimate missing person ends... at the beginning of time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A private detective is hired to find a missing stripper but the job turns complicated when everyone he questions ends up dead. From the mean streets of Los Angeles to the desolate desert of New Mexico, Cruz must contend with a brutal Russian Boxer, three brash LAPD detectives, an aged billionaire looking for the Big Bang, and the billionaire's stunningly gorgeous wife. The solution to the mystery will cost ten lives, net $30 million and just might explain - well - everything.
Who’s in it. The Big Bang stars Antonio Banderas as Ned Cruz, Thomas Kretschmann as Frizer, Sienna Guillory as Julie Kestral / Lexie Persimmon and William Fichtner as Poley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Big Bang has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Bang page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Bang tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Bang (2011)?
- In US, The Big Bang is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Bang worth watching?
- The Big Bang holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Bang?
- The Big Bang stars Antonio Banderas, Thomas Kretschmann, Sienna Guillory, William Fichtner and Delroy Lindo.
- When was The Big Bang released?
- The Big Bang was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.