The Last Big Thing (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1998, The Last Big Thing is a comedy and drama film directed by Dan Zukovic, running about 98 minutes. “The culture is going down on itself... go ahead, Scream!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. From a bland tract house on the outskirts of Los Angeles, Simon Geist (with occasional help from his platonic girlfriend Darla) wages war against all of modern American popular culture. Geist starts up a magazine called "The Next Big Thing", which he uses to confront and insult upcoming actors, comics, models and rock bands. As Geist's mysterious Underground Agenda escalates, will he become the "last big thing", or be co-opted by the very forces he is railing against? Written by Van Film Fest
Who’s in it. The Last Big Thing stars Dan Zukovic as Simon Geist, Mark Ruffalo as Brent Benedict, Sibel Ergener as Magda and James Lorinz as Comic, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Last Big Thing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Big Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Big Thing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Big Thing (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Big Thing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Big Thing worth watching?
- The Last Big Thing holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Big Thing?
- The Last Big Thing stars Dan Zukovic, Mark Ruffalo, Sibel Ergener, James Lorinz and Yul Vazquez.
- When was The Last Big Thing released?
- The Last Big Thing was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.