Big Men (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Big Men is a 2014 documentary. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $56,286 worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Genre
- Documentary
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English - Studio
- Abramorama
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Big Men About?
The premise of Big Men without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Filmed over several years, this documentary explores the intricate and often troubling realities of the oil industries in Ghana and Nigeria. Filmmaker Rachel Boynton gains unprecedented access, embedding herself within the complex web of corruption and deceit that permeates the region’s oil-rich landscape. The film reveals the devastating consequences of greed and the struggle for power, exposing the shocking truths behind the lucrative trade and its impact on local communities.
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Big Men Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Big Men 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 90 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 73% User score
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Movie Insider 4.5 /5
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Big Men Plot Summary
What happens in Big Men from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Big Men, a documentary directed by Rachel Boynton, takes a close, unflinching look at the oil industry in two African nations—Ghana and Nigeria—and asks how the arrival of oil wealth reshapes politics, economies, and everyday life. The film presents a thoughtful snapshot of a sector where vast potential and substantial risk walk hand in hand, inviting viewers to consider who gets to benefit when billions of dollars flow from beneath the earth’s surface.
Full summary
The whole story of Big Men, scene by scene
Big Men Box Office
Big Men grossed $56,286 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$56.3K
- US & Canada
- $56.3K
Big Men Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Big Men.
How Well Do You Know Big Men?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Big Men Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Svart guld och vita män” and “Penge, magt, grådighed og olie”.
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- Svart guld och vita män
- Penge, magt, grådighed og olie
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Big Men FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Big Men, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Big Men?
Big Men runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Big Men released?
Big Men was released on March 14, 2014.
How much did Big Men make at the box office?
Big Men grossed $56,286 worldwide.
How is Big Men rated?
Big Men has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does Big Men have a post-credit scene?
No. Big Men has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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