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The Big Empty

“Cowboys. Aliens. Blue suitcases and bowling balls. Strange things are happening out in the middle of nowhere.”

★ 6.1(83)20031h 35m

The Big Empty is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Steve Anderson
Release date: 2003-05-16
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: North by Northwest Entertainment

The Big Empty — trailer

About The Big Empty

The Big Empty is a 2003 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Steve Anderson, starring Jon Favreau, Joey Lauren Adams and Rachael Leigh Cook. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 83 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Big Empty in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jon Favreau

John Person

Joey Lauren Adams

Grace

Rachael Leigh Cook

Ruthie

Daryl Hannah

Stella

Kelsey Grammer

Agent Banks

Sean Bean

Cowboy

Melora Walters

Candy

Bud Cort

Neely

Jon Gries

Elron

Adam Beach

Randy

Gary Farmer

Indian Bob

Brent Briscoe

Dan

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Big Empty in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Big Empty on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Big Empty on Netflix?+

The Big Empty is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel.

How long is The Big Empty?+

The Big Empty has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Big Empty?+

The Big Empty stars Jon Favreau, Joey Lauren Adams, Rachael Leigh Cook, Daryl Hannah and Kelsey Grammer.

When did The Big Empty come out?+

The Big Empty is a 2003 movie directed by Steve Anderson.

What genre is The Big Empty?+

The Big Empty is Comedy, Drama, Mystery and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Big Empty?+

The Big Empty was directed by Steve Anderson.