The Big Kahuna (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1999, The Big Kahuna is a comedy and drama film directed by John Swanbeck, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Three salesmen working for a firm that makes industrial lubricants are waiting in the company's "hospitality suite" at a manufacturers' convention for a "big kahuna" named Dick Fuller to show up, in hopes they can persuade him to place an order that could salvage the company's flagging sales.
Who’s in it. The Big Kahuna stars Kevin Spacey as Larry Mann, Danny DeVito as Phil Cooper, Peter Facinelli as Bob Walker and Paul Dawson as Bellboy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Big Kahuna has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Kahuna page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Kahuna tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Kahuna (1999)?
- In US, The Big Kahuna is available to stream on History Vault, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Kahuna worth watching?
- The Big Kahuna holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Big Kahuna?
- The Big Kahuna stars Kevin Spacey, Danny DeVito, Peter Facinelli, Paul Dawson and Christopher Donahue.
- When was The Big Kahuna released?
- The Big Kahuna was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.