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What if your greatest humiliation became your biggest break — and you couldn't even claim it?
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IMDb
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Audience Score
50

The Next Big Thing (2001)

scam gone rightart world satirerom-com chaos

Overview

ComedyRomance

A painter who finds success (and true love) after a pickpocket steals one of his works, gives it a false authorship and promotes the imaginary artist to instant success so he can cash in on his ill-gotten gains.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Chris Eigeman's signature dry wit, perfect for this neurotic painter.

Production

Early 2000s Manhattan indie aesthetic, gloriously dated.

Best for:Solo: Sunday afternoon when you want something breezy and forgotten.·Date Night: Low-stakes charm for couples who Netflix-and-chill ironically.
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Director

P.J. Posner

ReleasedNov 8, 2001
Runtime1h 27m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
double A Films
TwoPoundBag Productions

Top Cast

Chris Eigeman

Chris Eigeman

Gus Bishop

Jamie Harris

Jamie Harris

Deech Scumble

Connie Britton

Connie Britton

Kate Crowley

Janet Zarish

Janet Zarish

Florence Rubin

Mike Starr

Mike Starr

Walter Sznitken

Farley Granger

Farley Granger

Arthur Pomposello

Marin Hinkle

Marin Hinkle

Shari Lampkin

Peter Giles

Peter Giles

Roger

John Seitz

John Seitz

Mr. Chesick

Edward James Hyland

Edward James Hyland

Museum Director

Samia Shoaib

Samia Shoaib

Varda Abromowitz

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Trivia

Farley Granger's cameo as the art patron was one of his final film roles; the Strangers on a Train star was 75.

Cultural

This barely-released indie satirizes the 1990s art speculation bubble — think Damien Hirst meets con-artist fantasy.

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