Big Stan

Big Stan

He'll have to kick some butt to save his own.

Directed by Rob Schneider

Produced by Crystal Sky Pictures, From Out of Nowhere Productions

2007109 min6.6 / 10

A comedic underdog story about a hapless con man learning martial arts to survive prison, driven by slapstick humor and physical comedy rather than depth.

A weak con man panics when he learns he's going to prison for fraud. He hires a mysterious martial arts guru who helps transform him into a martial arts expert who can fight off inmates who want to hurt or love him.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Big Stan sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Big Stan violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does Big Stan end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Big Stan easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Big Stan scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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70/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity70

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise95

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Big Stan, and what each one shares →

Like Big Stan

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Big Stan

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Big Stan, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Big Stan, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Big Stan, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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