Movies like The Big Kahuna

Though not a direct narrative parallel to The Big Kahuna's salesmanship, The Social Network traces the tumultuous rise of Facebook and its founders with a sharp script and complex characters. Its incisive dialogue and exploration of ambition and betrayal will likely appeal to fans of smart, dialogue-driven dramas.

Based on David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Glengarry Glen Ross dives deep into the cutthroat world of real estate sales. Fans of The Big Kahuna's intense dialogue and moral quandaries will appreciate the razor-sharp screenplay and powerhouse performances in this examination of desperation and deceit.

Roman Polanski's Carnage is a dark comedy chamber piece about two couples discussing a conflict between their sons. The film's real-time narrative and biting satire make it akin to The Big Kahuna, as both films expertly utilize a single setting to unravel their characters' facades.

This movie takes a darker and more cynical look at corporate culture, telling the story of two businessmen who cruelly plot to woo and emotionally destroy a deaf woman. Audiences who appreciate the moral complexity and unflinching character exploration in The Big Kahuna may find In the Company of Men similarly provocative.

The film adaptations of Arthur Miller's renowned play offer a poignant look at the life of an aging salesman facing the futility of his life's work, reminiscent of the existential themes in The Big Kahuna. It presents an emotional landscape that will resonate with viewers drawn to the introspective and dialogue-heavy nature of character studies.

This film, like The Big Kahuna, is set in a hotel room and revolves around a trio of high school friends who reunite and unearth old grievances. Tape's confined setting and its character-driven plot will captivate those who enjoyed the intimate, dialogue-heavy confrontation in The Big Kahuna.