Big Business
1988, English. Directed by Jim Abrahams.
Mixed up at birth, two sets of twins finally meet their match.
In the 1940s in the small town of Jupiter Hollow, two sets of identical twins are born in the same hospital on the same night. One set to a poor local family and the other to a rich family just passing through. The dizzy nurse on duty accidentally mixes the twins unbeknown to the parents. Our story flashes forward to the 1980s where the mismatched sets of twins are about to cross paths.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 315 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Big Business isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Jim AbrahamsDirector
- Bette MidlerSadie Ratliff / Sadie Shelton
- Lily TomlinRose Ratliff / Rose Shelton
- Fred WardRoone Dimmick
- Edward HerrmannGraham Sherbourne
- Michele PlacidoFabio Alberici
- Daniel GerrollChuck
- Barry PrimusMichael
- Michael GrossDr. Jay Marshall
- Deborah RushBinky Shelton
- Nicolas CosterHunt Shelton
- Patricia GaulIona Ratliff
- J.C. QuinnGarth Ratliff
Details
- Released
- 10 June 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marc Reid Rubel, Dori Pierson
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Big Business: quick answers
Is Big Business worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 315 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Big Business?
Big Business runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Big Business have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Big Business. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Big Business parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Big Business is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Big Business on?
Big Business isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Big Business?
If you liked Big Business, try The Twelve Chairs, Freaky Friday, Thunderstruck.
Who directed Big Business?
Big Business (1988) was directed by Jim Abrahams and stars Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Fred Ward.