Big Night (1996)
Kernel Score: 77% · 264 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Released: 1996-09-20
Runtime: 109 minutes
Where to watch Big Night
- Free with ads: Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
Primo and Secondo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.
Big Night parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Big Night is an R-rated drama about two immigrant brothers risking everything on one make-or-break banquet to save their restaurant.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Minnie Driver as Phyllis
- Ian Holm as Pascal
- Isabella Rossellini as Gabriella
- Tony Shalhoub as Primo
- Stanley Tucci as Secondo
- Caroline Aaron as Woman in Restaurant
- Marc Anthony as Cristiano
- Allison Janney as Ann
- Larry Block as Man in Restaurant
- Andre Belgrader as Stash
Big Night FAQ
Is Big Night good?
Big Night has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Big Night?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV Store and Google Play.
Is Big Night OK for kids?
Big Night is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Big Night is an R-rated drama about two immigrant brothers risking everything on one make-or-break banquet to save their restaurant.
What movies are like Big Night?
If you liked Big Night, try My Dinner with Andre, Avanti!, The Station Agent and The Terminal.