Big
1988, English. Directed by Penny Marshall.
Have you ever had a really big secret?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 4,225 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 3 June 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Anne Spielberg, Gary Ross
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $152M
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Big: quick answers
Is Big worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 4,225 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Big?
Big runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Big have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Big. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Big suitable for kids?
Big is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Big?
If you liked Big, try Unicorn Store, Click, 16 Wishes.
Who directed Big?
Big (1988) was directed by Penny Marshall and stars Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia.