Larger Than Life
"He's got 5 days to go coast-to-coast. (There's just one BIG problem.)"
Originally released in 1996. Larger Than Life is a comedy/family film. directed by Howard Franklin.
Starring Bill Murray, Janeane Garofalo, and Matthew McConaughey
Synopsis
Motivational Speaker Jack Corcoran is determined to get his career off the ground, but the biggest gigs he can get are the ones nobody wants. One day, he receives a telegram that his circus clown father has passed away and left a "huge" inheritance: an elephant that was his father's pride and joy. His main intention to sell the pachyderm off, Jack must choose between loud and rude zookeeper Mo or attractive animal show owner Terry. As the two trek through the country Jack and the elephant develop a bond, and it changes his approach to life for the better.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (150 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.3M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,315,693
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Trilogy Entertainment Group
- RCS Films
- Majestic Films International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Larger Than Life about?
Motivational Speaker Jack Corcoran is determined to get his career off the ground, but the biggest gigs he can get are the ones nobody wants. One day, he receives a telegram that his circus clown f...
Who directed Larger Than Life?
Larger Than Life was directed by Howard Franklin.
How long is Larger Than Life?
Larger Than Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Larger Than Life released?
Larger Than Life was released on July 26, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Larger Than Life?
The main cast of Larger Than Life includes Bill Murray, Janeane Garofalo, Matthew McConaughey, Linda Fiorentino, Pat Hingle.
Is Larger Than Life worth watching?
Larger Than Life has a user rating of 5.5/10 based on 150 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.