Big Trouble 2002
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SplatThe 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."
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Eliot Arnold
as Anna Herk
as Matt Arnold
as Puggy
as Arthur Herk
as Henry Desalvo
as Jenny Herk
as Monica Romero
as Nina
as Snake
Director:
Writer:
Robert Ramsey, Dave Barry, Matthew Stone
Stars:
Tim Allen, Rene Russo, Ben Foster, Jason Lee, Stanley Tucci, Dennis Farina, Zooey Deschanel, Janeane Garofalo, Sofía Vergara, Tom Sizemore,
Genres:
Action,Comedy,Thriller,Mystery,Crime
Release Date:
2002 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
85 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Big Trouble
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
DB
Cast
as Eliot Arnold
as Anna Herk
as Matt Arnold
as Puggy
as Arthur Herk
as Henry Desalvo
as Jenny Herk
as Monica Romero
as Nina
as Snake
as Eddie
as Seitz
as Greer
as Walter Kramitz
as Leonard
as Andrew
as Bruce
as Jack/Ralph Pendick
as John
as Leo
as Captain Justin Hobart
as Co-Pilot Jan Vigushin
as Cigar Buddy
as Cigar Buddy
as Cigar Buddy
as Heather Weintraub
as Jack Pendick Trainee
as Editorial Assistant
as Deeber
as Annoyed Sports Radio Host (voice)
as Confused Sports Radio Call In (voice)
as Courier #1
as Courier #2
as William Spaulding
as Fly by Air Ticket Agent
as Sour Airport Security
as Airport X-Ray Operator
as Airport Stern Security Woman
as Fly By Air Baggage Handler
as Gang Leader
as Arch Ridley
as Geo Salesman
as Cellmate Dwight
as Retiree #1
as Retiree #2
as Retiree #3
as Retiree #4
as Aerobics Announcer (voice)
as Aerobics Announcer (voice)
as Airline Pilot
as Herself
as Bag Lady (uncredited)
as Extra
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