Big Stone Gap (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Big Stone Gap is a 2015 romantic comedy directed by Adriana Trigiani, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Anthony LaPaglia and Patrick Wilson. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $1 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Low Budget – Comedy at the Artios Awards 2016. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Adriana Trigiani
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English - Studio
- Picturehouse
- After the credits
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What Is Big Stone Gap About?
The premise of Big Stone Gap without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seemingly quiet life in a small Virginia town is disrupted when a woman discovers a long-held family secret. This unexpected revelation forces her to confront her past and re-evaluate her relationships with the quirky residents of Big Stone Gap. As she investigates the truth, she finds unexpected connections and the possibility of romance, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and community.
Big Stone Gap Themes & Keywords
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- written by director
- female protagonist
- mother daughter relationship
- voice over narration
- 1970s
- spinster
- jeep
- mining town
- small town
- interracial friendship
- african american
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- store clerk
- loss of mother
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- teenage girl
- lawyer
- funeral
- paternity revealed
- female narrator
- mother son relationship
- play within a film
- miner
- pickup truck
- appalachia
- appalachian
- diner
- subtitled scene
- english subtitles
- english subtitles in original
- theater director
- amateur theater
- photograph
- film actress
- gurney
- ambulance
- famous actress
- aunt niece relationship
- family home
- court summons
- closeted homosexual
- state of virginia
- unrequited love
- directed by writer
- written and directed by female
- mine explosion
- female pharmacist
- engagement ring
- sexual confusion
- nervous breakdown
Big Stone Gap Cast
Whoopi Goldberg leads the cast, with Anthony LaPaglia and Patrick Wilson. Directed by Adriana Trigiani; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Adriana Trigiani
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Big Stone Gap Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Big Stone Gap 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 35% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
User score 4.3
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TMDB 59% User score
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Movie Insider 4.7 /5
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Big Stone Gap Plot Summary
What happens in Big Stone Gap from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the picturesque town of Big Stone Gap, Virginia during the year 1978, we meet Ave Maria Mulligan - a spirited 40-year-old woman who fiercely embraces her independence. She operates the local pharmacy that she inherited from her deceased father, while her mother, an Italian immigrant, is celebrated as the town’s beloved seamstress. Ave is not just a businesswoman; she immerses herself in community service activities, including delivering medications to residents in remote areas, volunteering for the Emergency Response Team, and passionately directing the annual production of Trail of the Lonesome Pine, inspired by John Fox Jr.’s renowned novel.
Full summary
The whole story of Big Stone Gap, scene by scene
Big Stone Gap Box Office
Big Stone Gap grossed $1 million worldwide. $1 million came from the US and Canada and $3,503 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1M
- US & Canada
- $1M
- International
- $3.5K
Big Stone Gap Awards & Nominations
Big Stone Gap earned 1 award nomination, including Low Budget – Comedy at the Artios Awards 2016.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Artios Awards 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Low Budget – Comedy
Big Stone Gap Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Big Stone Gap.
How Well Do You Know Big Stone Gap?
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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Cars in Big Stone Gap
25 cars on screen, including the 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible.
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1976 Ford F-Series Important role
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Big Stone Gap FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Big Stone Gap, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Big Stone Gap?
Big Stone Gap runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Big Stone Gap released?
Big Stone Gap was released on October 9, 2015.
Who directed Big Stone Gap?
Big Stone Gap was directed by Adriana Trigiani.
More films by Adriana Trigiani Who is in the cast of Big Stone Gap?
Big Stone Gap stars Whoopi Goldberg, Anthony LaPaglia and Patrick Wilson, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Big Stone Gap make at the box office?
Big Stone Gap grossed $1 million worldwide ($1 million domestic, $3,503 international).
How is Big Stone Gap rated?
Big Stone Gap has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Was Big Stone Gap nominated for any awards?
Big Stone Gap received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Big Stone Gap have a post-credit scene?
No. Big Stone Gap has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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