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The Big Ask

The Big Ask

Six friends. Seven days. One super inappropriate question.

2014•1h 31m•5.0/10
ComedyDrama

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5.0/10(11)

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.

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Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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

Lucy

Tara Karsian

Tara Karsian

Ms. CP

Lizzie Prestel

Lizzie Prestel

Marty

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