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Big (1988)

โ€œHave you ever had a really big secret?โ€

7.2/10 ยท 4,191 votes 1h 44m pg ComedyFantasyRomanceDramaFamily

#17 of 68 films from 1988 #576 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Penny Marshall ยท Written by Anne Spielberg, Gary Ross

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Overview

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.

Cast

Tom Hanksas Josh
Elizabeth Perkinsas Susan
Robert Loggiaas MacMillan
John Heardas Paul
Jared Rushtonas Billy
David Moscowas Young Josh
Jon Lovitzas Scotty Brennen
Mercedes Ruehlas Mrs. Baskin
Josh Clarkas Mr. Baskin
Kimberlee M. Davisas Cynthia Benson
Oliver Blockas Freddie Benson
Erika Katzas Cynthia's Friend
Allan Wassermanas Gym Teacher
Mark Ballouas Derek

Facts

Release dateJune 3, 1988
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 1988 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Romance, Drama, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$18,000,000
Box office$151,927,281 (8.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0094737

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Questions

How long is Big?
Big runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Big worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 4,191 votes, which places it #17 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 76%) and #576 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Big?
Big was directed by Penny Marshall. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Awakenings (1990), A League of Their Own (1992).
Who stars in Big?
Tom Hanks as Josh; Elizabeth Perkins as Susan; Robert Loggia as MacMillan; John Heard as Paul; Jared Rushton as Billy; David Moscow as Young Josh.
What is Big rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Big?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14534.

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