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The Big C

  • TV Series
  • 2010–20132010–2013
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
15K
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POPULARITY
2,769
176
Laura Linney in The Big C (2010)
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  • Comedy
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A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
15K
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POPULARITY
2,769
176
  • Creator
    • Darlene Hunt
  • Stars
    • Laura Linney
    • Oliver Platt
    • Gabriel Basso
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  • Creator
    • Darlene Hunt
  • Stars
    • Laura Linney
    • Oliver Platt
    • Gabriel Basso
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    • 46User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 6 wins & 31 nominations total

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    Laura Linney
    Laura Linney
    • Cathy Jamison
    40 episodes40 eps • 2010–2013
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Paul Jamison
    40 episodes40 eps • 2010–2013
    Gabriel Basso
    Gabriel Basso
    • Adam Jamison
    40 episodes40 eps • 2010–2013
    John Benjamin Hickey
    John Benjamin Hickey
    • Sean Tolkey
    40 episodes40 eps • 2010–2013
    Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe
    • Andrea Jackson
    31 episodes31 eps • 2010–2013
    Phyllis Somerville
    Phyllis Somerville
    • Marlene
    19 episodes19 eps • 2010–2013
    Cynthia Nixon
    Cynthia Nixon
    • Rebecca
    10 episodes10 eps • 2010–2011
    Reid Scott
    Reid Scott
    • Dr. Todd Mauer
    10 episodes10 eps • 2010–2011
    Hugh Dancy
    Hugh Dancy
    • Lee Fallon
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    Alexandra Socha
    Alexandra Socha
    • Mia
    7 episodes7 eps • 2010–2011
    Alan Alda
    Alan Alda
    • Dr. Atticus Sherman
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011–2013
    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Joy Kleinman
    6 episodes6 eps • 2012
    Boyd Holbrook
    Boyd Holbrook
    • Mykail
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Kailie Torres
    Kailie Torres
    • Jesse
    6 episodes6 eps • 2012
    Lee Tergesen
    Lee Tergesen
    • Kirby
    5 episodes5 eps • 2012
    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • Lenny
    4 episodes4 eps • 2010
    Hamish Linklater
    Hamish Linklater
    • Dave Cooper
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    Nadia Dajani
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    • Tina
    4 episodes4 eps • 2010–2011
    • Creator
      • Darlene Hunt
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    • Trivia
      The title of this show was originally "The C-Word," and some promotional materials were made using this title. But while a guest on "The Daily Show," Laura Linney told Jon Stewart that the title was changed from "The C-Word" to "The Big C" to avoid confusion with The L Word (2004), which had also aired on Showtime.
    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 4 February 2011 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Game Called Life
      Performed by Leftover Cuties

      (Theme song)

    User reviews46

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    7/10
    Depressing yet inspiring.
    The Big C has it's moments when you can just let go and laugh but the majority of the time it revels in its own sadness. It would be difficult for a show that is based on this subject matter to not be somewhat depressing but overall there are moments of light. Although it can be quite dark that does not mean that it's not an entertaining show. It's very insightful and seems quite realistic. I know if I found out I had cancer I might behave this way.

    I personally think this show only needed 2-3 seasons max as it got a little slow towards the end but it was still pretty good. But honestly give it a chance as it is quite inspiring. Other peoples sadness and misfortune has a way of making you reflect on your own life and realise what you truly have.
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    • Release date
      • August 16, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Big C: Hereafter
    • Filming locations
      • Stamford, Connecticut, USA
    • Production companies
      • Perkins Street Productions
      • Farm Kid
      • Original Film
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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