Big Trouble (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2002, Big Trouble is an action, comedy, thriller and mystery film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, running about 85 minutes. “They have forty-five minutes to save the world. They need forty-six.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of how a mysterious suitcase brings together, and changes, the lives of a divorced dad, an unhappy housewife, two hitmen, a pair of street thugs, two love struck teens, two FBI men and a psychedelic toad. Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry's best-selling first novel, "Big Trouble."
Who’s in it. Big Trouble stars Tim Allen as Eliot Arnold, Rene Russo as Anna Herk, Omar Epps as Seitz and Ben Foster as Matt Arnold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Big Trouble has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Trouble page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Trouble tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Trouble (2002)?
- In US, Big Trouble is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Big Trouble worth watching?
- Big Trouble holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Trouble?
- Big Trouble stars Tim Allen, Rene Russo, Omar Epps, Ben Foster and Zooey Deschanel.
- When was Big Trouble released?
- Big Trouble was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.