The Big Year movie poster

The Big Year

"Everyone is searching for something."

October 13, 2011 1h 42m 6.0/10 (854 votes)

Originally released in 2011. The Big Year is a comedy film. directed by David Frankel.

Starring Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson

Synopsis

Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 13, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Mixed (854 votes)
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Budget $41M Production budget
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Box Office $8.2M 0.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$41,000,000
Revenue
$8,200,000

Production Companies

  • Ingenious Media
  • Fox 2000 Pictures
  • Deuce Three Productions
  • Sunswept Entertainment
  • Dune Entertainment
  • 20th Century Fox
  • Red Hour

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Big Year about?

Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly...

Who directed The Big Year?

The Big Year was directed by David Frankel.

How long is The Big Year?

The Big Year has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was The Big Year released?

The Big Year was released on October 13, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Big Year?

The main cast of The Big Year includes Steve Martin, Jack Black, Owen Wilson, Brian Dennehy, Anjelica Huston.

Is The Big Year worth watching?

The Big Year has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 854 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.