Big Nothing
“They wrote the book on how not to be criminals.”
Synopsis
A frustrated, unemployed teacher joins forces with a scammer and his girlfriend in a blackmailing scheme.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Big Nothing (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-11-06
Top Cast
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David Schwimmer
Charlie
Simon Pegg
Gus
Alice Eve
Josie
Natascha McElhone
Penelope
Jon Polito
Agent Hymes
Mimi Rogers
Mrs. Smalls
William Rosenfeld
Deputy Garman
Julian Glover
Eighty-Year-Old Blind Man
Olivia Peterson
Emily
Sarah Edmondson
Isabella
Amber Sealey
Call Center Supervisor
Shauna Shim
Melanie #1
Laurence Bouvard
Melanie #2
Mindy Lee Raskin
Melanie #3
Kenneth Jay
Barman
Colin Stinton
Max
Mitchell Mullen
Reverend Smalls
Clair Elsmore
Snuff Movie Victim
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Baptiste Andrea
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Baptiste Andrea, William Rosenfeld
- Original Score
- Alan Anton
- Original Title
- Big Nothing
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Pathe, Ingenious Film Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Baptiste Andrea
Jean-Baptiste Andrea, William Rosenfeld
Alan Anton
Richard Greatrex
Antoine Vareille
Steve Christian, François Ivernel, Gabriella Stollenwerck, Cameron McCracken, Linda James
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Greatrex
Director of Photography
Gabriella Stollenwerck
Producer
Antoine Vareille
Editor
Ffion Elinor
Costume Design
Sophie Becher
Production Design
András Hámori
Producer
Jean-Baptiste Andrea
Director
Keith Maxwell
Production Design
Alan Anton
Original Music Composer
Jean-Baptiste Andrea
Screenplay
William Rosenfeld
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Nothing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Big Nothing about?
A frustrated, unemployed teacher joins forces with a scammer and his girlfriend in a blackmailing scheme.
Who directed Big Nothing?
Big Nothing was directed by Jean-Baptiste Andrea.
Who stars in Big Nothing?
The principal cast of Big Nothing includes David Schwimmer, Simon Pegg, Alice Eve, Natascha McElhone, Jon Polito.
When was Big Nothing released and how long is it?
Big Nothing was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Big Nothing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Nothing was composed by Alan Anton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Nothing?
Big Nothing holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).