The Big Empty_
"Cowboys. Aliens. Blue suitcases and bowling balls. Strange things are happening out in the middle of nowhere."
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.
Starring
Jon Favreau, Joey Lauren Adams, Rachael Leigh Cook
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Big Empty was released 23 years ago in 2003.
Overview
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 ...
The Big Empty is a Comedy, Drama, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
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DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (81 votes)
Popularity
1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Big Empty about?
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.
How long is The Big Empty?
The Big Empty has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in The Big Empty?
The cast of The Big Empty includes Jon Favreau, Joey Lauren Adams, Rachael Leigh Cook, Daryl Hannah, Kelsey Grammer.
What is the rating of The Big Empty?
The Big Empty has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 81 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Comedy
Drama
Mystery
Science Fiction