The Big Year 2011
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SplatThree 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.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Stu Preissler
as Brad Harris
as Kenny Bostick
as Raymond Harris
as Annie Auklet
as Ellie
as Jessica
as Brenda Harris
as Edith
as Bill Clemont
Director:
Writer:
Howard Franklin, Mark Obmascik
Stars:
Steve Martin, Jack Black, Owen Wilson, Brian Dennehy, Anjelica Huston, Rashida Jones, Rosamund Pike, Dianne Wiest, JoBeth Williams, Anthony Anderson,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
2011 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
102 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
The Big Year
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Stu Preissler
as Brad Harris
as Kenny Bostick
as Raymond Harris
as Annie Auklet
as Ellie
as Jessica
as Brenda Harris
as Edith
as Bill Clemont
as Gil Gordon
as Dr. Neil Kramer
as Barry Loomis
as Fuchs
as Crane
as Jim Gittelson
as Ted Simkin
as Rick
as Prasad
as Historical Montage Narrator (voice)
as Tony
as Susie
as Computer Birder
as Birder's Daughter
as Dr. Paul Elkin
as Old Lady
as Lawyer
as Frank Falucci
as Frank Jr.
as New York Weatherman
as Security Guard
as Local Newsman (High Island)
as Local Newswoman (High Island)
as British Tourist
as Birder (High Island)
as Troop Leader
as Waiter
as Scott
as Karen
as Mike Shin
as Mary Swit
as Colin Debs
as CB Announcer
as Pete Shackelford
as Anchorage Weatherman
as Anchorage Anchorman
as Lanky Birder
as Darren
as Motel Manager
as Ferry Ticket Seller
as Nurse
as Nurse Katie
as Parking Attendant
as Chinese Waiter
as Chinese Waitress
as Vicki's Fiancée (uncredited)
as Vicki (uncredited)
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