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The Big Empty (1997): Cast & Where to Watch

The Big Empty (1997) movie poster

The Big Empty is a 1997 mystery drama directed by Jack Perez, starring James McManus as Lloyd Meadows, H.M. Wynant and Anna Simone Scott. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. Stream it on Philo and Starz, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The Big Empty (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Jack Perez
Genres
Mystery , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Big Empty About?

The premise of The Big Empty without spoilers.

Between life and death, a woman hires private investigator Lloyd Meadows to look into her husband's suspicious behavior. He is a well‑regarded social worker, and the assignment seems to be a straightforward adultery case, but it rapidly devolves into a tangled, dangerous mess as hidden motives and unexpected threats surface.

The Big Empty Themes & Keywords

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  • homeless man
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  • homelessness
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  • cheating husband
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Where to watch

Where to Watch The Big Empty

Stream it on Philo and Starz, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Big Empty Cast & Characters

James McManus leads the cast as Lloyd Meadows, with H.M. Wynant as J.W. McCreedy and Anna Simone Scott as Jilted Wife. Directed by Jack Perez; 8 actors are credited in all.

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Videos

The Big Empty Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Big Empty.

THE BIG EMPTY 1997 TEASER
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The Big Empty Also Known As

Also known as “Tradimento fatale”.

Also known as
  • Tradimento fatale

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FAQ

The Big Empty FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Big Empty, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Big Empty?

The Big Empty runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was The Big Empty released?

The Big Empty was released on October 1, 1997.

Who directed The Big Empty?

The Big Empty was directed by Jack Perez.

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Who is in the cast of The Big Empty?

The Big Empty stars James McManus as Lloyd Meadows, H.M. Wynant as J.W. McCreedy and Anna Simone Scott as Jilted Wife, among 8 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Big Empty?

In the US, The Big Empty is streaming on Philo, Starz and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does The Big Empty have a post-credit scene?

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

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