Movies Like Big Nothing (2006)

Big Nothing is a 2006 action, comedy, crime, thriller film from Jean-Baptiste Andrea with a MovieMagicScore of 6.4/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Days and Clouds and A Whole Life Ahead.

Action Comedy Crime Thriller

Days and Clouds

2007

Set in Genoa, the film concerns the financial struggles and emotional strain that occur after Michele loses his job. He and his wife Elsa are forced to give up their affluent lifestyle and cope with the tensions of moving into a smaller home, finding new work, and making sacrifices.

6.8

MagicScore

A Whole Life Ahead

2008

25-year-old philosophy major Marta faces the ugly truth for many young Italians — a complete lack of career opportunities. While babysitting for single mother Sonia, she starts to work as a telemarketer, experiencing first-hand the fanatical and exploitative rat-race culture pushed on employees while quickly rising through the ranks of the company. Around her revolve people like delusional supervisor Daniela, her womanizing boss Claudio, fragile coworker Lucio "2", and well-meaning but inconsistent union rep Giorgio.

6.6

MagicScore

Raining Stones

1993

Proud, though poor, Bob wants his little girl to have a beautiful (and costly) brand-new dress for her First Communion. His stubbornness and determination get him into trouble as he turns to more and more questionable measures, in his desperation to raise the needed money. This tragic flaw leads him to risk all that he loves and values, his beloved family, indeed even his immortal soul and salvation, in blind pursuit of that goal.

6.9

MagicScore

Tough Enough

2006

From the youth directed novel of the same name by Greogor Tressnow comes a film by Detlev Buck that is a realistic portrait of life in the section of Berlin called Neukölln. It’s about power and weakness, delinquents and victims, and the difficulties a 15-year-old faces in a poor and criminal environment.

6.8

MagicScore

13 Sins

2014

Drowning in debt as he's about to get married, a bright but meek salesman receives a mysterious phone call informing him that he's on a hidden-camera game show where he must execute 13 tasks to receive a multi-million dollar cash prize.

6.3

MagicScore

Pather Panchali

1955

Impoverished priest Harihar Ray leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. His wife, Sarbojaya, looks after their rebellious daughter, Durga, and young son, Apu. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life.

7.8

MagicScore

I Confess

1953

When a priest hears a murderer’s confession, he becomes bound by his vow of silence—even as circumstantial evidence turns suspicion toward him. Torn between faith and self-preservation, he faces public scandal and trial for a crime he cannot reveal the truth about.

7.1

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Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight

2020

Addicted to technology, a group of teens attends a rehabilitation camp in the forest, but a sinister force there intends to take them offline forever.

5.2

MagicScore

Next Sohee

2022

A female detective investigates the cause of a high school girl’s death and uncovers a disturbing truth.

7.3

MagicScore

#10

Outsourced

2007

After his entire department is outsourced, an American novelty products salesman heads to India to train his replacement.

6.4

MagicScore

#11

The Other End of the Line

2007

An employee at an Indian call-center travels to San Francisco to be with a guy she falls for over the phone.

6.4

MagicScore

#12

By the Grace of God

2019

Alexandre, a man in his 40s living in Lyon with his wife and children, discovers that the priest who abused him decades ago continues to work with children. He joins forces with others victims of the priest, to bring justice and “lift the burden of silence” about what they endured.

7.1

MagicScore

#13

Dial a Prayer

2015

A troubled young woman working at a prayer call center makes a difference in other people's lives, forcing her to reconcile with her troubled past with the faith she brings out in others.

5.0

MagicScore

#14

Procession

2021

Six men who were sexually abused by Catholic clergy as boys find empowerment by creating short films inspired by their trauma.

6.6

MagicScore

#15

Perfect Obedience

2014

The fictional Father Ángel de la Cruz is based on Legion of Christ founder Marcial Maciel, whose long history of child abuse was not addressed until 2006 and only publicly acknowledged in 2009. But director Luis Urquiza chooses to structure his film through the largely uncomprehending, wondering eyes of 13-year-old Julián, who travels from the arms of his loving pastoral family into the austere, hallowed halls of the seminary. Singling out the boy as his intimate disciple, installing him in his palatial private quarters and redubbing him “Sacramento Santos,” Father Ángel begins Julian’s instruction into the mysteries of “perfect obedience,” whose cardinal rule is: Never question a superior’s actions.

6.5

MagicScore

#16

In the Name of the Son

2012

When Elisabeth, a woman of faith, host of a radio show on a Catholic radio station, devoted to her family and the suffering of the world, is confronted with the pedophilia of priests and the suicide of her son, belief gives way to rage and to violence.

6.1

MagicScore

#17

The Phone Call

2013

Heather is a shy lady who works in a helpline call centre. When she receives a phone call from a mystery man, she has no idea that the encounter will change her life forever.

7.3

MagicScore

#18

Aloners

2021

Jina is the top employee at a credit card company call center. She avoids building close relationships, choosing instead to live and work alone – until she is suddenly tasked with training a new recruit.

6.8

MagicScore

#19

No Other Choice

2025

After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.

7.5

MagicScore

#20

Maverick

1994

Bret Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional $3k in order to enter a winner-takes-all poker game beginning in a few days. He joins forces with a woman with a marvelous Southern accent, and the two try and enter the game.

6.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Big Nothing?

The top films similar to Big Nothing by MovieMagicScore are Days and Clouds (6.8), A Whole Life Ahead (6.6), Raining Stones (6.9). Each shares action/comedy/crime/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Big Nothing worth watching?

Big Nothing holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.4/10 from 452 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Big Nothing?

Big Nothing (2006) is a action, comedy, crime, thriller film directed by Jean-Baptiste Andrea, starring David Schwimmer, Simon Pegg, Natascha McElhone.

Where can I find more recommendations like Big Nothing?

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About movies like Big Nothing

This ranked list pairs Big Nothing (2006), a action and comedy and crime and thriller film from Jean-Baptiste Andrea, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of David Schwimmer take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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