Big Top Pee-wee
"Hero. Lover. Legend."
Originally released in 1988. Big Top Pee-wee is a comedy/family film. directed by Randal Kleiser. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Reubens, Penelope Ann Miller, and Kris Kristofferson
Synopsis
Paul Reubens stars as Pee-wee Herman in his second full-length film about a farmer who joins the circus after a storm drops a big tent in his front yard. Pee-wee, along with an outlandish cast of animals and circus performers, puts on the best show ever.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 22, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (142 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$15.1M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Reubens
as Pee-wee Herman
Penelope Ann Miller
as Winnie
Kris Kristofferson
as Mace Montana
Valeria Golino
as Gina Piccolapupula
Benicio del Toro
as Duke the Dog-Faced Boy
Wayne White
as Vance the Pig (voice)
Susan Tyrrell
as Midge Montana
Albert Henderson
as Mr. Ryan
Jack Murdock
as Otis
David Byrd
as Deke
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $15,122,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Top Pee-wee about?
Paul Reubens stars as Pee-wee Herman in his second full-length film about a farmer who joins the circus after a storm drops a big tent in his front yard. Pee-wee, along with an outlandish cast of a...
Who directed Big Top Pee-wee?
Big Top Pee-wee was directed by Randal Kleiser.
How long is Big Top Pee-wee?
Big Top Pee-wee has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Big Top Pee-wee released?
Big Top Pee-wee was released on July 22, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Big Top Pee-wee?
The main cast of Big Top Pee-wee includes Paul Reubens, Penelope Ann Miller, Kris Kristofferson, Valeria Golino, Benicio del Toro.
Is Big Top Pee-wee worth watching?
Big Top Pee-wee has a user rating of 4.9/10 based on 142 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.