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COMEDY . 2014 . 1h 31m . 5.0/10

The Big Ask_

"Six friends. Seven days. One super inappropriate question."

The Big Ask is a dark comedy about three couples who head to the desert to help their friend heal after the death of his mother. They would do anything for him - except for the one thing he wants.

Starring David Krumholtz, Zachary Knighton, Jason Ritter
5.0/10
Rating
1h 31m
Runtime
2014
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Six friends. Seven days. One super inappropriate question.

The Big Ask is a dark comedy about three couples who head to the desert to help their friend heal after the death of his mother. They would do anything for him - except for the one thing he wants.

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Cast
David Krumholtz stars as Andrew in The Big Ask.
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Year context
The Big Ask was released 12 years ago in 2014.
Overview
The Big Ask is a dark comedy about three couples who head to the desert to help their friend heal after the death of his mother. They would do anything for h...
The Big Ask is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 31m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (11 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Big Ask about?
The Big Ask is a dark comedy about three couples who head to the desert to help their friend heal after the death of his mother. They would do anything for him - except for the one thing he wants.
How long is The Big Ask?
The Big Ask has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in The Big Ask?
The cast of The Big Ask includes David Krumholtz, Zachary Knighton, Jason Ritter, Melanie Lynskey, Gillian Jacobs.
What is the rating of The Big Ask?
The Big Ask has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy Drama
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