Big Nothing

Big Nothing

They wrote the book on how not to be criminals.

Directed by Jean-Baptiste Andrea

Produced by Pathe, Ingenious Film Partners

200686 min6.5 / 10

A darkly comedic crime caper about desperate people attempting a blackmail scheme that spirals into chaos and moral compromise.

A frustrated, unemployed teacher joins forces with a scammer and his girlfriend in a blackmailing scheme.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Does Big Nothing end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Big Nothing scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Big Nothing violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Big Nothing sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Big Nothing easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise76

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Big Nothing, and what each one shares →

Like Big Nothing

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Big Nothing

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Big Nothing, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Big Nothing, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Big Nothing, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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