Big Business
"Mixed up at birth, two sets of twins finally meet their match."
Originally released in 1988. Big Business is a comedy film. directed by Jim Abrahams.
Starring Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, and Fred Ward
Synopsis
In the 1940s in the small town of Jupiter Hollow, two sets of identical twins are born in the same hospital on the same night. One set to a poor local family and the other to a rich family just passing through. The dizzy nurse on duty accidentally mixes the twins unbeknown to the parents. Our story flashes forward to the 1980s where the mismatched sets of twins are about to cross paths.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 10, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (291 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bette Midler
as Sadie Ratliff / Sadie Shelton
Lily Tomlin
as Rose Ratliff / Rose Shelton
Fred Ward
as Roone Dimmick
Edward Herrmann
as Graham Sherbourne
Michele Placido
as Fabio Alberici
Daniel Gerroll
as Chuck
Barry Primus
as Michael
Michael Gross
as Dr. Jay Marshall
Deborah Rush
as Binky Shelton
Nicolas Coster
as Hunt Shelton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures
- Silver Screen Partners III
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Business about?
In the 1940s in the small town of Jupiter Hollow, two sets of identical twins are born in the same hospital on the same night. One set to a poor local family and the other to a rich family just pas...
Who directed Big Business?
Big Business was directed by Jim Abrahams.
How long is Big Business?
Big Business has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Big Business released?
Big Business was released on June 10, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Big Business?
The main cast of Big Business includes Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Fred Ward, Edward Herrmann, Michele Placido.
Is Big Business worth watching?
Big Business has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 291 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.