Big 1988

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
49%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
66%
Splat

When 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.

Tom Hanks

as Josh Baskin

Robert Loggia

as MacMillan

John Heard

as Paul

Jared Rushton

as Billy

David Moscow

as Young Josh

Jon Lovitz

as Scotty Brennen

Mercedes Ruehl

as Mrs. Baskin

Josh Clark

as Mr. Baskin

Kimberlee M. Davis

as Cynthia Benson

Director:

Penny Marshall

Writer:

Anne Spielberg, Gary Ross

Genres:

Fantasy,Drama,Comedy

Release Date:

1988 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

104 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

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.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Big

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Tom Hanks

as Josh Baskin

Robert Loggia

as MacMillan

John Heard

as Paul

Jared Rushton

as Billy

David Moscow

as Young Josh

Jon Lovitz

as Scotty Brennen

Mercedes Ruehl

as Mrs. Baskin

Josh Clark

as Mr. Baskin

Kimberlee M. Davis

as Cynthia Benson

Oliver Block

as Freddie Benson

Erika Katz

as Cynthia's Friend

Allan Wasserman

as Gym Teacher

Mark Ballou

as Derek

Gary Klar

as Ticket Taker

Alec Von Sommer

as First Brother

Chris Dowden

as Second Brother

Rockets Redglare

as Motel Clerk

Jamie Tirelli

as Spanish Voice (voice)

Paul Herman

as Schizo

Nancy Giles

as Administrative Woman

Jordan Thaler

as Administrative Clerk

Dana Kaminski

as Personnel Receptionist

Harvey Miller

as Personnel Director

Tracy Reiner

as Test Market Researcher

James Eckhouse

as Supervisor

Linda Gillen

as Woman in Red Dress

Mildred R. Vandever

as Receptionist

Bert Goldstein

as First Executive

Kevin Meaney

as Executive #2

Peter McRobbie

as Executive #3

Paul J.Q. Lee

as Executive #4

Debra Jo Rupp

as Miss Patterson

Keith Reddin

as Payroll Clerk

Lela Ivey

as Bank Teller

Dolores Messina

as Real Estate Agent

Gordon Press

as Moving Man

George J. Manos

as Limousine Driver

Vince Cupone

as Photon Laser Gunfighter

Susan Wilder

as Karen

John Rothman

as Phil

Judd Trichter

as Adam

Pasquale Pugliese

as Tenor / Dough Man

Tom Coviello

as Singing Waiter

Richard Devia

as Singing Waiter

Teddy Holiavko

as Singing Waiter

Augusto Mariani

as Singing Waiter

Alfredo Monti

as Singing Waiter

Sergio Mosetti

as Singing Waiter

Armando Penso

as Singing Waiter

Edward Schick

as Piano Player

F. Benjamin Stimler

as Boy in Leaves

Jonathan Isaac Landau

as Boy in Leaves

Samantha Larkin

as Girl Friend of Cynthia

Bruce Jarchow

as Photographer

Vaughn Sandman

as Boy on Baseball Field

Pawl Bazile

as Child at Taxi Stand (uncredited)

Brian J. Cano

as Basketball Player (uncredited)

Victor Competiello

as Bartender (uncredited)

Kevin Fennessy

as Handball Spectator (uncredited)

Frances Fisher

as Billy's Mother (Extended Version) (uncredited)

Matt Mindell

as Friend (uncredited)

Brooke Marie Procida

as Student (uncredited)

Karen Starr

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Bret McCormick

as Carnival Strongman

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