The Big Chill (1983)
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Synopsis
A group of seven former college friends gather for a weekend reunion at a South Carolina vacation home after the funeral of another of their college friends.
Cast
- Tom Berenger
- Glenn Close
- Jeff Goldblum
- William Hurt
- Kevin Kline
- Mary Kay Place
- Meg Tilly
- JoBeth Williams
- Don Galloway
- James Gillis
Letterboxd User Reviews
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- Jul 30, 2022
My friends and I are approaching the age of these characters, and on the one hand we’re not as rich and successful, but on the other hand I guarantee we are more fun to hang out with
Patrick WillemsMar 13, 2020Sorry your friend died and you’re boring in a nice house
Kyle AmatoDec 13, 2022I sort of hate this very enjoyable movie and watch it every two years to make sure
Adam Nayman - Jun 2, 2024
I know I’m the ten millionth person to make this point, but people used to look normal in movies!!! why doesn’t anyone look normal in movies anymore!!!
Bobby WagnerJul 27, 2014A movie ostensibly about a group of college friends getting together for a few days after the suicide of a common friend, The Big Chill is really about the upper middle class in the early years of Reaganism. A more vanilla subject is difficult to imagine and yet the movie…
Kristhian MoralesJan 1, 2017Ok look, I can't stand yuppies anymore than the next guy, but the noticeable amount of distain for this film has me a little baffled. I found the entire experience to be(oddly enough)overwhelmingly enjoyable. Films that can keep my attention span this well exercised through…
The Spork Guy - Aug 17, 2018
I see where the makers of "Suicide Squad" got the idea for a loud, obvious soundtrack that over-emphasizes every scene of a nothing movie.
David WeigelMar 10, 2021For approximately 55 minutes, The Big Chill was a pleasant surprise. Dark humor! A dash of Goldblum! Consistently inappropriate Meg Tilly! And then it happened. The King of the Kringe Scenes. The white people in the kitchen awkwardly dancing to Motown montage. At least…
DallasFranceJul 5, 2021What The Big Chill is missing is a shape shifting killer clown.
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Top Reviews
- Sugama likedThe Big Chill
Fantastic soundtrack, movie title, cast (especially Jeff goldblum), and story premise. I love the idea of a group of friends that haven’t really seen each other all together since college coming together due to one of them passing away suddenly, HOWEVER them yts are a bit freaky👀
James New likedThe Big ChillExcellent character study. Really interesting set-up and vibe to it all, I can’t say I’ve seen something like this before. Very solid performances from a very enjoyable set of characters. Paced well and I enjoyed everyone’s arcs and conclusions
Alex Ruppert is "meh" onThe Big ChillI didn’t love this movie. It was a slower more methodical movie. But it was still good. It’s a movie with just really good character analysis and dynamics. But I think the story falls a bit short tbh. Still engaging though nonetheless.
- Christian lovedThe Big Chill
This just became one of my favorite films of all time. Flawless character work from perfect writing and amazing performers. An excellent and honest exploration of life’s development.
Jay is "meh" onThe Big ChillTo me the soundtrack was great and the cast was great, but I didn’t really enjoy the movie. However it is one of my grandpas favorites so don’t base your opinion on me lmao
Mickerdoo likedThe Big ChillWatched it because I knew it had a good soundtrack. A little slow. But an interesting dip into lifelong relationships.
- Jorby likedThe Big Chill
I love an 80s dialogue movie but even for me it was a lot. If you like a plot- not for you
hayley lovedThe Big Chilli wanna friend group like this !!! (no i will NOT give u my husband so u can have a baby)
KK in the Fort likedThe Big ChillHow have I never seen this movie before? Amazing cast and a killer soundtrack!
Atom Users Reviews
Metacritic
As generous as the film is to its characters, it also keeps finding ways to criticize their myopia.
Keith Phipps
The Dissolve
The Big Chill represents the best of mainstream American film making. It's a reminder that the same people who turn out our megabuck fantasies are often capable of working even more effectively on the small, intimate scale of The Big Chill.
Vincent Canby
The New York Times
The Big Chill is a splendid technical exercise. It has all the right moves. It knows all the right words. Its characters have all the right clothes, expressions, fears, lusts and ambitions. But there's no payoff and it doesn't lead anywhere. I thought at first that was a weakness of the movie. There also is the possibility that it's the movie's message.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Big Chill (1983) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Big Chill (1983)?
The movie is 1hr 45min long.
What's The Big Chill (1983) about?
A group of seven former college friends gather for a weekend reunion at a South Carolina vacation home after the funeral of another of their college friends.
Who's the cast of The Big Chill (1983)?
- Tom Berenger as Sam
- Glenn Close as Sarah
- Jeff Goldblum as Michael
- William Hurt as Nick
- Kevin Kline as Harold
- Mary Kay Place as Meg
- Meg Tilly as Chloe
- JoBeth Williams as Karen
- Don Galloway as Richard
- James Gillis as Minister
Who's the director behind The Big Chill (1983)?
Lawrence Kasdan directed The Big Chill (1983).
Who produced The Big Chill (1983)?
Michael Shamberg produced The Big Chill (1983).
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