The Big White (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2005, The Big White is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Mark Mylod, running about 100 minutes. “When you need somebody, anybody will do.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To remedy his financial problems, a travel agent has his eye on a frozen corpse, which just happens to be sought after by two hitmen.
Who’s in it. The Big White stars Robin Williams as Paul Barnell, Holly Hunter as Margaret Barnell, Giovanni Ribisi as Ted and Tim Blake Nelson as Gary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Big White has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $541.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big White page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big White tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big White (2005)?
- In GB, The Big White is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big White worth watching?
- The Big White holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big White?
- The Big White stars Robin Williams, Holly Hunter, Giovanni Ribisi, Tim Blake Nelson and W. Earl Brown.
- When was The Big White released?
- The Big White was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.