The Big Night (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.9

Released in 2012, The Big Night is a comedy film directed by Gustave Kervern, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. An ageing punk-with-a-dog and his brother the conformist decide to get their revenge on a shopping mall. Directing duo Benoit Delepine and Gustave Kervern, longstanding comic crusaders against capitalism, again set out to surprise and shock the bourgeois audience.
Who’s in it. The Big Night stars Benoît Poelvoorde as Benoît Bonzini, alias NOT, Albert Dupontel as Jean-Pierre Bonzini, Brigitte Fontaine as Mother - Marie-Annick Bonzini and Yolande Moreau as La mère de la punkette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Big Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Fetch TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Night (2012)?
- In AU, The Big Night is available to rent or buy from Fetch TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Night worth watching?
- The Big Night holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Night?
- The Big Night stars Benoît Poelvoorde, Albert Dupontel, Brigitte Fontaine, Yolande Moreau and Gérard Depardieu.
- When was The Big Night released?
- The Big Night was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.
