Big
"Have you ever had a really big secret?"
Originally released in 1988. Big is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Penny Marshall.
Starring Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, and Robert Loggia
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 3, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (3,891 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$151.9M
8.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $151,927,281
Production Companies
- American Entertainment Partners II L.P.
- Gracie Films
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big about?
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 1...
Who directed Big?
Big was directed by Penny Marshall.
How long is Big?
Big has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Big released?
Big was released on June 3, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Big?
The main cast of Big includes Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard, Jared Rushton.
Is Big worth watching?
Big has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 3,891 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.