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Big

  • 19881988
  • PGPG
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
216K
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POPULARITY
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Tom Hanks in Big (1988)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Fantasy

After wishing to be made big, a teenage boy wakes the next morning to find himself mysteriously in the body of an adult.After wishing to be made big, a teenage boy wakes the next morning to find himself mysteriously in the body of an adult.After wishing to be made big, a teenage boy wakes the next morning to find himself mysteriously in the body of an adult.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
216K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,966
249
  • Director
    • Penny Marshall
  • Writers
    • Gary Ross
    • Anne Spielberg
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Elizabeth Perkins
    • Robert Loggia
Top credits
  • Director
    • Penny Marshall
  • Writers
    • Gary Ross
    • Anne Spielberg
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Elizabeth Perkins
    • Robert Loggia
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 271User reviews
    • 103Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 11 wins & 14 nominations total

    Videos4

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    Trailer 2:25
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    Big
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    'Big' 30th Anniversary Mashup
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    'Big' 30th Anniversary Mashup
    What Roles Has Tom Hanks Turned Down?
    Video 3:22
    What Roles Has Tom Hanks Turned Down?

    Photos46

    Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia in Big (1988)
    Tom Hanks in Big (1988)
    Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Perkins in Big (1988)
    Tom Hanks in Big (1988)
    Tom Hanks and Jared Rushton in Big (1988)
    Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia in Big (1988)
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    Top cast

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    Tom Hanks
    Tom Hanks
    • Joshas Josh
    Elizabeth Perkins
    Elizabeth Perkins
    • Susanas Susan
    Robert Loggia
    Robert Loggia
    • MacMillanas MacMillan
    John Heard
    John Heard
    • Paulas Paul
    Jared Rushton
    Jared Rushton
    • Billyas Billy
    David Moscow
    David Moscow
    • Young Joshas Young Josh
    Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz
    • Scotty Brennenas Scotty Brennen
    Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl
    • Mrs. Baskinas Mrs. Baskin
    Josh Clark
    Josh Clark
    • Mr. Baskinas Mr. Baskin
    Kimberlee M. Davis
    • Cynthia Bensonas Cynthia Benson
    Oliver Block
    • Freddie Bensonas Freddie Benson
    Erika Katz
    Erika Katz
    • Cynthia's Friendas Cynthia's Friend
    Allan Wasserman
    Allan Wasserman
    • Gym Teacheras Gym Teacher
    Mark Ballou
    Mark Ballou
    • Derekas Derek
    Gary Howard Klar
    Gary Howard Klar
    • Ticket Takeras Ticket Taker
    • (as Gary Klar)
    Alec Von Sommer
    • First Brotheras First Brother
    Chris Dowden
    • Second Brotheras Second Brother
    Rockets Redglare
    Rockets Redglare
    • Motel Clerkas Motel Clerk
    • Director
      • Penny Marshall
    • Writers
      • Gary Ross
      • Anne Spielberg
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Josh Baskin would do anything to be big to hang out with his crush at the carnival. He finds a Zoltar machine, and he wishes to be big. After Zoltar tells him, "his wish is granted", Josh notices the machine is unplugged. He wakes up the next morning in an adult's body but he still has the same personality. With the help of his best friend, Billy, Josh learns how to act like a grown up. But as he gets a girlfriend and a fun job, he doesn't want to be a kid again. Will Josh stay big or become a 13 year old boy again?
    • carnival
    • body switching
    • chopsticks the song
    • crying baby
    • wish
    • 124 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • You're only young once!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      To give Tom Hanks an idea of how a 13-year-old would behave, director Penny Marshall filmed each "grown-up" scene with David Moscow (Young Josh) playing Hanks' part, who then copied Moscow's behavior. Hanks would go on to do something similar for Forrest Gump (1994), when he would spend time with Michael Conner Humphreys (Young Forrest) and imitate his Southern accent to prepare for the part.
    • Goofs
      When he wakes up as big Josh, his underwear seems the right size, but if he wore them the night before, they should surely have been too small for him?
    • Quotes

      Young Josh, Billy: The space goes down, down baby, down, down the roller coaster. Sweet, sweet baby, sweet, sweet, don't let me go. Shimmy, shimmy, cocoa pop. Shimmy, shimmy, rock. Shimmy, shimmy, cocoa pop. Shimmy, shimmy, rock. I met a girlfriend - a triscuit. She said, a triscuit - a biscuit. Ice cream, soda pop, vanilla on the top. Ooh, Shelly's out, walking down the street, ten times a week. I read it. I said it. I stole my momma's credit. I'm cool. I'm hot. Sock me in the stomach three more times.

    • Alternate versions
      The Extended Edition is 130 minutes. It was released in 2007, and contains 26 minutes of previously deleted scenes, including Frances Fisher's role as Mrs. Kopecki.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Big (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      The Way We Were
      Written by Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, and Marvin Hamlisch

    User reviews271

    Review
    Top review
    The Child in You.
    What we're talking about is a wonderful fantasy comedy about the child, who sleeps in everyone's soul and waits to get free. Superbly written scenes follow each other, not to mention Tom Hanks' performance, which should have been awarded. He seems to me the only contemporary actor, who was able to play the role of a 13-year-old teenager, who becomes an adult from one day to another. Elizabeth Perkins and especially John Heard form a strong supporting cast and this time they really support Hanks' work. This film bothers to talk about more important things, like the loss of innocence, friendship and the first love, not just tells a story about a boy in the big city. This was Hanks' star-making role after a string of stupid comedies in the middle 80s and he deservedly became one of the biggest stars of the 90s. And don't forget, this was his first film in his "outsider" series: he made his biggest successes playing somehow outsider figures: Sleepless in Seattle, Philadelphia, Forrest Gump or the Cast Away. Go and see it, you won't be disappointed even if you think you've lost the child inside you...with the help of this film you will find it. Believe me.
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    5
    • arkadin-1
    • Dec 28, 2001

    FAQ10

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 3, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Katta
    • Filming locations
      • Rye Playland, Rye, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Gracie Films
      • American Entertainment Partners II L.P.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $115,227,281
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,216,190
      • Jun 5, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $151,927,281
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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