Big (1988)
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Synopsis
After wishing to be made big, a teenage boy wakes the next morning to find himself mysteriously in the body of an adult.
Cast
- Tom Hanks
- Elizabeth Perkins
- Robert Loggia
- John Heard
- Jared Rushton
- David Moscow
- Jon Lovitz
- Mercedes Ruehl
- Josh Clark
- Kimberlee M. Davis
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- Jun 2, 2018
If you skip the first 20 minutes of the movie, it's just the story of an autistic man overcoming his hardships in the workplace.
Michael SweatpantsDiscoSep 2, 2018This falls under the category of "fun 80s movies that become INSANELY uncomfortable if you think about it for too long"
ElizaNov 17, 2021imagine this movie from the mom’s perspective.
eely - Dec 26, 2020
Watching that piano scene is the most fun I’ve had all year
Oliver SwiftJun 3, 2019ah so this is 13 going on 30 but for boys
abbyJul 11, 2021The funniest thing in the world in 1988 was imagining a manchild.
COBRARocky - Jun 27, 2024
Tom Hanks made me want to go back to a time when my biggest problem was sharing toys as a kid. Adulting is a trap, y’all
CasperFeb 27, 2021my whole life i thought the title was referring to the big piano. turns out tom hanks gets big and the pianos barely in it. sorry for spoilers
JaxiSep 4, 2013I hate this film for confronting me with the fact that I'm old. I love it for the fact that it makes me not care about it. Tom Hanks gives one of the best comedy performances ever. Whenever I am subjected to one of those awful comedies that get shat out these days…
DirkH
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- Jorby likedBig
So cute can’t believe I hadn’t seen
Inestimable is "meh" onBigDon't remember
Brenna likedBigI liked it more than I thought it would. There are some deep messages in it. There is maturity in the honesty and simpleness of children. There is so much value and joy in playing like a kid, don’t forget to find happiness in the little things. And don’t wish away your childhood.
- Layla likedBig
aw. so glad she kissed his head at the end. not sure how this got rated pg
Luke likedBigWatched a few years ago with family
Silas Jackson likedBigSweet movie
- Nick Dubberly lovedBig
I’ve seen this movie so many times and I never tire of it! This movie always makes me wish Tom Hanks would do comedy again, he’s so naturally funny! This movie is so quotable too, it always seems to find it’s way into my daily quote rotation. It’s truly a classic in my book!
Maxum Blue lovedBigWhat an absolute banger. Oldie but a goldie. Love it. Personally, I woulda chose that life and ran with it so hard. Elizabeth Perkins is absolutely gorgeous in this, oh my lord. Great story too and all around funny movie. Love, happiness, sadness. Reminiscing on good times.
Jalon lovedBigThis movie was amazing. There’s something about old movies that make them timeless. Today’s movies barely compare in writing. Modern writers try to appease everyone while older ones are just being themselves. Loved the movie. I’m surprised I’ve never seen this before.🔥❤️
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Metacritic
Big features believable young teen-age mannerisms from the two real boys in its cast, and this only makes Mr. Hanks's funny, flawless impression that much more adorable. This really is the performance to beat.
Janet Maslin
The New York Times
Big has a warmhearted sweetness that's invigorating; it makes you want to break out the Legos. It's only near the end of the film, when Hanks has to play the scenes for pathos, that the movie becomes cloying.
Hal Hinson
Washington Post
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big (1988) (1988) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Big (1988) (1988)?
The movie is 1hr 44min long.
What's Big (1988) (1988) about?
After wishing to be made big, a teenage boy wakes the next morning to find himself mysteriously in the body of an adult.
Who's the cast of Big (1988) (1988)?
- Tom Hanks as Josh
- Elizabeth Perkins as Susan
- 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
Who's the director behind Big (1988) (1988)?
Penny Marshall directed Big (1988) (1988).
Who produced Big (1988) (1988)?
James L. Brooks and Robert Greenhut produced Big (1988) (1988).
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