The Big Bounce (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Big Bounce is a 2004 comedy thriller directed by George Armitage, starring Morgan Freeman, Owen Wilson and Gary Sinise. It is based on The Big Bounce by Elmore Leonard. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $6.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- George Armitage
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Based on
- The Big Bounce by Elmore Leonard
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Big Bounce About?
The premise of The Big Bounce without spoilers, adapted from The Big Bounce by Elmore Leonard. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A rebellious hacker finds himself caught in a dangerous game as he fights for digital freedom against a powerful, corrupt government agency. The story follows the evolution of satellite communication, from its early development to its global influence, while the hacker navigates complex moral dilemmas and groundbreaking technological advancements to outmaneuver his pursuers.
The Big Bounce Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- white panties
- blonde
- female nudity
- consensual sex
- yellow bikini
- bikini
- copulation
- female removes her clothes
- leg spreading
- lust
- nipples visible through clothing
- fondling
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- public nudity
- scantily clad female
- erotica
- panties
- scheming wife
- skinny dipping
- female rear nudity
- infidelity
- undressing
- upskirt
- unhappy marriage
- adultery
- seduction
- robbery
- nude sunbathing
- hawaii
- based on novel
- rear nudity
- female topless nudity
- man punches a woman
- cell phone
- woman punches a man
- underwater scene
- aerial camera shot
- scene during closing credits
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- female full frontal nudity
- artist
- surfer
- judge
- freeze frame
- limousine
- corpse
- safe
- murder
- pistol
- car crash
- punched in the face
The Big Bounce Cast
Morgan Freeman leads the cast, with Owen Wilson and Gary Sinise. Directed by George Armitage; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Armitage
More from George Armitage
More films directed by George Armitage, best-rated first: Grosse Pointe Blank, Miami Blues, Vigilante Force and Hit Man.
The Big Bounce Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Big Bounce 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
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IMDb 4.9 /10
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 4.6
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The Big Bounce Plot Summary
What happens in The Big Bounce from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jack Ryan, a laid-back surfer with a penchant for mischief, finds himself in a volatile confrontation with the menacing Lou Harris, a foreman on a Hawaiian construction site managed by the deceitful millionaire Ray Ritchie. After serving time in jail, Jack is urged by both the police and Ritchie’s unscrupulous business partner, Bob Rogers Jr., to abandon the island for good. Yet, fate takes a turn when Judge Walter Crewes takes Jack under his wing, offering him shelter and a job as a handyman at his quaint beach-front bungalow resort.
Full summary
The whole story of The Big Bounce, scene by scene
The Big Bounce Box Office
The Big Bounce grossed $6.8 million worldwide. $6.5 million came from the US and Canada and $319,074 (5%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6.8M
- US & Canada
- $6.5M
- International
- $319.1K
The Big Bounce Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Big Bounce.
How Well Do You Know The Big Bounce?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Cars in The Big Bounce
18 cars on screen, including the 1996 Chevrolet Express and the 2002 Ford Mustang.
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2002 Ford Thunderbird Important role -
1987 Jeep Comanche Important role
The Big Bounce Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “La grande arnaque” and “The Big Bounce - Hawaii Crime Story”.
- Also known as
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- La grande arnaque
- The Big Bounce - Hawaii Crime Story
- 夏威夷金钱游戏
- La Trampa
- Hawaii Crime Story
- Brivido biondo
- Golpe en Hawai
- Големият заговор
- A nagy zsozsó
- Большая кража
- Velká rána
- A Ilha dos Golpes
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- נוכלים בגדול
- Wielki skok
- Büyük Vurgun
- 빅 바운스
- O Golpe
- 大反弹, დიდი ძარცვა
- Didžioji įtampa
- Varalice
- Велика крадіжка
- Cop a Hawaii
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The Big Bounce FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Big Bounce, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Big Bounce?
The Big Bounce runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Big Bounce released?
The Big Bounce was released on January 30, 2004.
Who directed The Big Bounce?
The Big Bounce was directed by George Armitage.
More films by George Armitage Who is in the cast of The Big Bounce?
The Big Bounce stars Morgan Freeman, Owen Wilson and Gary Sinise, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Big Bounce make at the box office?
The Big Bounce grossed $6.8 million worldwide ($6.5 million domestic, $319,074 international).
How is The Big Bounce rated?
The Big Bounce has 4.9/10 on IMDb and 42 on Metacritic.
Is The Big Bounce based on a book?
Yes. The Big Bounce is adapted from The Big Bounce by Elmore Leonard.
Does The Big Bounce have a post-credit scene?
No. The Big Bounce has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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