The Big C

A bittersweet, honest look at mortality that balances sharp humor with raw emotion, making you laugh and ache for its flawed, lovable characters.

Created by

Darlene Hunt

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Laura Linney, John Benjamin Hickey, Oliver Platt

Overview

A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, warm and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Death, family, grief, healing

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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