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Big Deal (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 2

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Released in 1985, Big Deal is a comedy film directed by Barry Healey, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. Ted is an entrepreneur whose hopes of selling 10,000 automatized ashtrays are scattered away after his buyer died. The story revolves around dozen of people whose lives are intertwined around Ted's Sisyphean attempts to return the money of a loan shark whose services he had to seek for.

Who’s in it. Big Deal stars Jeff Wincott as Ted Powers, Tina Theberge as Sue Powers, Allan Katz as Larry Schnyder and Dan Lett as Bob Bowers, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Big Deal has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Deal page.

If you liked it. Fans of Big Deal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Big Deal (1985)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Big Deal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Big Deal worth watching?
Big Deal holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Big Deal?
Big Deal stars Jeff Wincott, Tina Theberge, Allan Katz, Dan Lett and Cordelia Strube.
When was Big Deal released?
Big Deal was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.