Big Trouble(2002)
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Big Trouble Synopsis
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."
Big Trouble (2002) is a comedy and crime film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, released on April 5, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Tim Allen, Rene Russo, Ben Foster and Jason Lee. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 345 ratings.
- Director:
- Barry Sonnenfeld
- Writers:
- Robert Ramsey, Dave Barry, Matthew Stone
- Producers:
- Barry Sonnenfeld, Tom Jacobson, Barry Josephson
- Cinematographer:
- Greg Gardiner
- Composer:
- James Newton Howard
- Production:
- Touchstone Pictures, The Jacobson Company, Sonnenfeld/Josephson Worldwide Entertainment
- Budget:
- $40,000,000
- Revenue:
- $8,493,890
- Status:
- Released
Big Trouble (2002) Trailer
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Big Trouble Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tim Allen
as Eliot Arnold
Rene Russo
as Anna Herk
Ben Foster
as Matt Arnold
Jason Lee
as Puggy
Stanley Tucci
as Arthur Herk
Dennis Farina
as Henry Desalvo
Zooey Deschanel
as Jenny Herk
Janeane Garofalo
as Monica Romero
Sofía Vergara
as Nina
Tom Sizemore
as Snake
Johnny Knoxville
as Eddie
Omar Epps
as Seitz
Key crew
Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, written by Robert Ramsey, Dave Barry and Matthew Stone, produced by Barry Sonnenfeld, Tom Jacobson and Barry Josephson.
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Big Trouble Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 345 ratings.
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Big Trouble – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big Trouble online?
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Big Trouble (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Big Trouble?
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The main cast of Big Trouble (2002) includes Tim Allen, Rene Russo, Ben Foster, Jason Lee and Stanley Tucci. The film was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Big Trouble released?
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Big Trouble was released on April 5, 2002 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Big Trouble worth watching?
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Big Trouble (2002) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 345 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Big Trouble?
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Yes. The official Big Trouble trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.