The Big Kahuna
Three salesmen working for a firm that makes industrial lubricants are waiting in the company's "hospitality suite" at a manufacturers' convention for a "big kahuna" named Dick Fuller to show up, in hopes they can persuade him to place an order that could salvage the company's flagging sales.
Where to watch The Big Kahuna in United States
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Where is The Big Kahuna streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | History Vault | Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About The Big Kahuna
The Big Kahuna is a 1999 English-language comedy and drama film directed by John Swanbeck. The cast is led by Kevin Spacey, Danny DeVito, Peter Facinelli. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on History Vault.
The Big Kahuna was produced by Franchise Pictures and Trigger Street Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 17, 1999. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Swanbeck
- Writers
- Roger Rueff
- Release date
- November 17, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Franchise Pictures, Trigger Street Productions
The Big Kahuna cast & crew
The Big Kahuna was directed by John Swanbeck and written by Roger Rueff.
The cast features Kevin Spacey as Larry Mann, Danny DeVito as Phil Cooper, Peter Facinelli as Bob Walker, Paul Dawson as Bellboy, Christopher Donahue as Bartender (uncredited), and Ron Komora as The Big Kahuna (uncredited).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Young, cinematography is by Anastas N. Michos, and it was produced by Elie Samaha and Gerard Guez.
Is The Big Kahuna worth watching?
The Big Kahuna holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 373 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Big Kahuna is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Big Kahuna
Kevin Spacey
Larry Mann
Danny DeVito
Phil Cooper
Peter Facinelli
Bob Walker
Paul Dawson
Bellboy
Christopher Donahue
Bartender (uncredited)
Ron Komora
The Big Kahuna (uncredited)
Frank L. Messina
Business Man (uncredited)
The Big Kahuna — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big Kahuna in United States?
The Big Kahuna is streaming on History Vault in United States.
▸Is The Big Kahuna on History Vault?
Yes — The Big Kahuna is currently available on History Vault in United States.
▸What language is The Big Kahuna in?
The Big Kahuna is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Big Kahuna?
The Big Kahuna runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is The Big Kahuna rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 373 ratings.
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