Movie: The Big Ask

Top 10 Billed Cast

David Krumholtz
David Krumholtz

Andrew

Zachary Knighton
Zachary Knighton

Dave

Jason Ritter
Jason Ritter

Owen

Melanie Lynskey
Melanie Lynskey

Hannah

Gillian Jacobs
Gillian Jacobs

Emily

Ahna O'Reilly
Ahna O'Reilly

Zoe

Dale Dickey
Dale Dickey

Lori

French Stewart
French Stewart

Rich

Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty

Old Man Carl

Hutchi Hancock
Hutchi Hancock

Lucy

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    The Big Ask

  • Overview

    The Big Ask is a dark comedy about three couples who head to the desert to help their friend heal after the death of his mother. They would do anything for him - except for the one thing he wants.

  • Release Date

    2014-05-30

  • Average

    5

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
  • Tagline

    Six friends. Seven days. One super inappropriate question.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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