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The Big Empty

2003 · 95 min Comedy Drama Mystery Science Fiction
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

Struggling actor John Person agrees to drive a blue suitcase from Los Angeles to the small town of Baker, Calif., and hand it over to a mysterious cowboy in return for having his credit card debt of $27,000 paid off. Upon his arrival, John can't find the cowboy but receives an ominously head-shaped package he's supposed to hang onto. While waiting, John gets close to Ruthie, whose psychotic boyfriend, Randy, keeps threatening to kill him.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2003
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
Director Steve Anderson
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (82 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Steve Anderson

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Jon Favreau

Jon Favreau

John Person

Joey Lauren Adams

Joey Lauren Adams

Grace

Rachael Leigh Cook

Rachael Leigh Cook

Ruthie

Daryl Hannah

Daryl Hannah

Stella

Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer

Agent Banks

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

Cowboy

Melora Walters

Melora Walters

Candy

Bud Cort

Bud Cort

Neely

Jon Gries

Jon Gries

Elron

Adam Beach

Adam Beach

Randy

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