The Big Squeeze (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1996, The Big Squeeze is a drama film directed by Marcus DeLeon, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Benny, a hapless grifter, is thrown off a train after cheating at cards, and into the life of Tanya, a lovely bartender. Tanya has been supporting her husband, a former ballplayer, since his accident, waiting for an insurance settlement that will solve all their financial woes. But when it comes, he refuses to share it with her, claiming with newfound piety that money is the root of all evil. She then enlists the help of Benny to concoct a scheme to get her fair share of the settlement, and he finds one: a local Catholic mission needs money for repairs and Benny decides to create a miracle that will encourage husband Henry to fork over the money - which Benny and Tanya will intercept and share.
Who’s in it. The Big Squeeze stars Lara Flynn Boyle as Tanya Mulhill, Danny Nucci as Jesse Torrejo, Peter Dobson as Benny O'Malley and Luca Bercovici as Henry Mulhill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Big Squeeze 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 Big Squeeze page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Squeeze tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Squeeze (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Big Squeeze change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Big Squeeze worth watching?
- The Big Squeeze holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Squeeze?
- The Big Squeeze stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Danny Nucci, Peter Dobson, Luca Bercovici and Michael Chieffo.
- When was The Big Squeeze released?
- The Big Squeeze was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.