Big 1988
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatWhen 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Josh Baskin
as Susan
as MacMillan
as Paul
as Billy
as Young Josh
as Scotty Brennen
as Mrs. Baskin
as Mr. Baskin
as Cynthia Benson
Director:
Writer:
Anne Spielberg, Gary Ross
Stars:
Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard, Jared Rushton, David Moscow, Jon Lovitz, Mercedes Ruehl, Josh Clark, Kimberlee M. Davis,
Genres:
Fantasy,Drama,Comedy
Release Date:
1988 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
104 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Big
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
GR
Cast
as Josh Baskin
as Susan
as MacMillan
as Paul
as Billy
as Young Josh
as Scotty Brennen
as Mrs. Baskin
as Mr. Baskin
as Cynthia Benson
as Freddie Benson
as Cynthia's Friend
as Gym Teacher
as Derek
as Ticket Taker
as First Brother
as Second Brother
as Motel Clerk
as Spanish Voice (voice)
as Schizo
as Administrative Woman
as Administrative Clerk
as Personnel Receptionist
as Personnel Director
as Test Market Researcher
as Supervisor
as Woman in Red Dress
as Receptionist
as First Executive
as Executive #2
as Executive #3
as Executive #4
as Miss Patterson
as Payroll Clerk
as Bank Teller
as Real Estate Agent
as Moving Man
as Limousine Driver
as Photon Laser Gunfighter
as Karen
as Phil
as Adam
as Tenor / Dough Man
as Singing Waiter
as Singing Waiter
as Singing Waiter
as Singing Waiter
as Singing Waiter
as Singing Waiter
as Singing Waiter
as Piano Player
as Boy in Leaves
as Boy in Leaves
as Girl Friend of Cynthia
as Photographer
as Boy on Baseball Field
as Child at Taxi Stand (uncredited)
as Basketball Player (uncredited)
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Handball Spectator (uncredited)
as Billy's Mother (Extended Version) (uncredited)
as Friend (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Carnival Strongman
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