Big Fan
2009 · Movie · R · 91 min · ★ 6.1 · 78% critics
A long-suffering parking-garage attendant becomes known as one of the most devoted sports fans around, spending his nights preparing call-in rants. When he spots a star and follows him, a tense, unwanted meeting spirals into chaos that forces difficult choices and strains his relationships.
Also known as Untitled Robert Siegel Project
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Details
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-02-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 78/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (142 votes)
About
If you like raw, fan-focused character studies and can handle bleak humor and discomfort, Big Fan may click; Not for you if you want uplifting sports action, broad laughs, or a likable hero—try Hustle or White Men Can't Jump instead.
Pros: dedicated sports fan energy; strong central performance; tense dark-comedy vibe | Cons: bleak and sometimes cringey; limited plot momentum; audience may find it unlikeable
Themes
- sports
- gun
- loser
- diner
- beating
- hospital
- obsessed fan
- sports bar
Cast & crew
Patton Oswalt
as Paul Aufiero
Kevin Corrigan
as Sal
Michael Rapaport
as Philadelphia Phil
Marcia Jean Kurtz
as Paul's Mom
- SF
Serafina Fiore
as Gina Aufiero
Gino Cafarelli
as Jeff Aufiero
- JH
Jonathan Hamm
as Quantrell Bishop
Matt Servitto
as Detective Velardi
- JG
Joe Garden
as Dennis
Polly Humphreys
as Christine
Directed by Robert D. Siegel