Big (1988)
Movie 1h 44m ★ 7.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, blow my mind, family night
ComedyDramaFamilyFantasyRomance
Big is a comedy, drama and family movie from 1988. It is directed by Penny Marshall. The cast includes Tom Hanks, John Heard and Jon Lovitz. The running time is 1h 44m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
Synopsis
When a young boy makes a wish at a carnival machine to be big—he wakes up the following morning to find that it has been granted and his body has grown older overnight. But he is still the same 13-year-old boy inside. Now he must learn how to cope with the unfamiliar world of grown-ups including getting a job and having his first romantic encounter with a woman.
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Cast & crew
- Penny MarshallDirector
- Tom Hanksas Josh Baskin
- John Heardas Paul
- Jon Lovitzas Scotty Brennen
- Robert Loggiaas MacMillan
- Elizabeth Perkinsas Susan
- Mercedes Ruehlas Mrs. Baskin
- Mark Ballouas Derek
- David Moscowas Young Josh
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Questions about Big
- What genre is Big?
- Big is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Romance.
- Who stars in Big?
- Tom Hanks, John Heard, Jon Lovitz, Robert Loggia, Elizabeth Perkins appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Big?
- Penny Marshall directed Big.
- How long is Big?
- Big runs for 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- Is Big worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Big?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
