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The Big Ask (2014): Ratings & Box Office

The Big Ask (2014) movie poster

The Big Ask is a 2014 comedy drama directed by Rebecca Fishman and Thomas Beatty. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $133.4 million worldwide on a $28 million budget. Critics gave it 41 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$133.4M
Metascore
41
budget
$28M
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The Big Ask (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Budget
$28M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Big Ask About?

The premise of The Big Ask without spoilers.

Following the loss of his mother, Andrew struggles with grief and depression. To mark his birthday, he and his girlfriend invite a group of friends to Joshua Tree, but simmering tensions arise. A surprising revelation forces everyone to confront their own personal struggles, leading to a week of intense emotional exploration and honesty against the backdrop of the desert landscape.

The Big Ask Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • dvd extra
  • deleted scene
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Crew

The Director of The Big Ask

Directed by Rebecca Fishman and Thomas Beatty.

Ratings

The Big Ask Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Big Ask 41 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Big Ask Box Office & Budget

The Big Ask grossed $133.4 million worldwide on a $28 million budget, 4.8 times what it cost. $70.3 million came from the US and Canada and $63.2 million (47%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$133.4M

4.8× its budget

US & Canada
$70.3M
International
$63.2M
Budget
$28M
US & Canada 53% Rest of the world 47%

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FAQ

The Big Ask FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Big Ask, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Big Ask?

The Big Ask runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Big Ask released?

The Big Ask was released on May 30, 2014.

Who directed The Big Ask?

The Big Ask was directed by Rebecca Fishman and Thomas Beatty.

How much did The Big Ask make at the box office?

The Big Ask grossed $133.4 million worldwide ($70.3 million domestic, $63.2 million international) on a budget of $28 million.

How is The Big Ask rated?

The Big Ask has 41 on Metacritic, 49% on TMDB and 3.4/5 on Movie Insider.

Does The Big Ask have a post-credit scene?

No. The Big Ask has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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