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Edited into
5 Second Movies: Big (2008)
(TV Episode)
movie edited into a short subject
movie edited into a short subject
References
Gojira (1954)
Josh has a blow-up Godzilla toy at his apartment.
Josh has a blow-up Godzilla toy at his apartment.
The Way We Were (1973)
Josh's Mom asks what song she sang him as a kid. The Way We Were was the song.
Josh's Mom asks what song she sang him as a kid. The Way We Were was the song.
Ms. Pac-Man (1981)
(Video Game)
This arcade game can be seen as Josh and Billy search for the Zoltar machine.
This arcade game can be seen as Josh and Billy search for the Zoltar machine.
Spy Hunter (1983)
(Video Game)
This arcade game can be seen as Josh and Billy search for the Zoltar machine.
This arcade game can be seen as Josh and Billy search for the Zoltar machine.
Challenge of the GoBots (1984)
(TV Series)
Paul mentions the GoBots in his sales pitch.
Paul mentions the GoBots in his sales pitch.
The Transformers (1984)
(TV Series)
Paul mentions Transformers in his sales pitch.
Paul mentions Transformers in his sales pitch.
Action Force (1985)
(TV Series)
Paul makes a reference to "G.I. Joe" toys at the office party.
Paul makes a reference to "G.I. Joe" toys at the office party.
Super Bowl XXI (1987)
(TV Movie)
Josh asks Miss Patterson for an edited copy of the Giants/Broncos Super Bowl.
Josh asks Miss Patterson for an edited copy of the Giants/Broncos Super Bowl.
Referenced in
Saturday Night Live: Tom Hanks/Keith Richards (1988)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned during Jew, not a jew
Mentioned during Jew, not a jew
Freddy's Nightmares: The Light at the End of the Tunnel (1989)
(TV Episode)
Standee is shown in a video store.
Standee is shown in a video store.
Saturday Night Live: Tom Hanks/Aerosmith (1990)
(TV Episode)
referenced by Tom Hanks
referenced by Tom Hanks
Parker Lewis Can't Lose: Rent-A-Kube (1990)
(TV Episode)
Videocassette seen at Mondo Video
Videocassette seen at Mondo Video
Beverly Hills, 90210: Home Again (1991)
(TV Episode)
Brandon and Andrea finds a wishing machine at the boardwalk, and references the movie.
Brandon and Andrea finds a wishing machine at the boardwalk, and references the movie.
Best of Saturday Night Live: Special Edition (1992)
(Video)
referenced by Tom Hanks
referenced by Tom Hanks
Clerks. (1994)
The video can be seen in the blockbuster video store.
The video can be seen in the blockbuster video store.
Caroline in the City: Caroline and the Cereal (1996)
(TV Episode)
Annie asks Del if his secret is that he's "actually a child, trapped in a man's body - like in the movie 'Big'."
Annie asks Del if his secret is that he's "actually a child, trapped in a man's body - like in the movie 'Big'."
Saturday Night Live: Mike Myers/Aerosmith (1997)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned on Sprockets
Mentioned on Sprockets
The Roseanne Show: Episode #1.33 (1998)
(TV Episode)
Roseanne and Penny Marshall mention the film.
Roseanne and Penny Marshall mention the film.
The Muse (1999)
Steven claims there were nine films like Big.
Steven claims there were nine films like Big.
Pay It Forward (2000)
Futurama: The Honking (2000)
(TV Episode)
Bender uses a fortune teller machine similar to that of the wish granting machine that Josh uses
Bender uses a fortune teller machine similar to that of the wish granting machine that Josh uses
Desert Saints (2002)
Bennie says about movies she remembers, "Or he's implented in another guy's body. And then he's gotta convince his best friend that he is his best friend".
Bennie says about movies she remembers, "Or he's implented in another guy's body. And then he's gotta convince his best friend that he is his best friend".
New York at the Movies (2002)
(TV Movie)
Road to Perdition (2002)
Pokémon Ruby Version (2002)
(Video Game)
When you look on TV it says "A film is on, two men are dancing on a giant keyboard, best get going!" which is a clear reference to the iconic scene in Big.
When you look on TV it says "A film is on, two men are dancing on a giant keyboard, best get going!" which is a clear reference to the iconic scene in Big.
The Hot Chick (2002)
Jersey Girl (2004)
Video case is shown in a video store.
Video case is shown in a video store.
Clerks: The Lost Scene (2004)
(Video)
the way that Randal looks through the cards saying things like "Need it," got it," etc.
the way that Randal looks through the cards saying things like "Need it," got it," etc.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tom Hanks (2004)
(TV Movie)
Mentioned on Jew, not a Jew
Mentioned on Jew, not a Jew
How It Should Have Ended: How Saving Private Ryan Should Have Ended (2005)
(TV Episode)
"When you were a kid you made a wish to be bigger"
"When you were a kid you made a wish to be bigger"
Will & Grace: Steams Like Old Times (2005)
(TV Episode)
Game Night dialog
Game Night dialog
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2005)
Explicit reference by an actor
Explicit reference by an actor
The Office: The Injury (2006)
(TV Episode)
Michael hangs a picture of the big piano scene on the wall
Michael hangs a picture of the big piano scene on the wall
Bones: The Woman at the Airport (2006)
(TV Episode)
When Penny Marshall is introduced "Big" and "A League of Their Own" are mentioned as two of her hits.
When Penny Marshall is introduced "Big" and "A League of Their Own" are mentioned as two of her hits.
The Holiday (2006)
Seen on the shelf in the DVD store
Seen on the shelf in the DVD store
Psych: Rob-a-Bye Baby (2007)
(TV Episode)
Shawn says that "Big" and "Top Secret!" are two of his and Gus's favorite '80s movies.
Shawn says that "Big" and "Top Secret!" are two of his and Gus's favorite '80s movies.
The Office: Dunder Mifflin Infinity (2007)
(TV Episode)
Photo on the wall of Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia in the piano scene
Photo on the wall of Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia in the piano scene
The Mentalist: Seeing Red (2008)
(TV Episode)
Jane refers to Kristina, whom he believes to be a fraud as a spiritual medium, as "Madame Zoltar"; "Zoltar" was also the name of the machine that granted Josh Baskin's wish to be "Big."
Jane refers to Kristina, whom he believes to be a fraud as a spiritual medium, as "Madame Zoltar"; "Zoltar" was also the name of the machine that granted Josh Baskin's wish to be "Big."
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.63 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Reference in a $500 question
Reference in a $500 question
Psych: Earth, Wind and... Wait for It (2009)
(TV Episode)
Shawn jokes about wanting Zoltar machines for his 14 year-old friend.
Shawn jokes about wanting Zoltar machines for his 14 year-old friend.
Skyrunners (2009)
(TV Movie)
After a growth spurt, his pants don't fit him.
After a growth spurt, his pants don't fit him.
Pawn Stars: Fortune in Flames (2010)
(TV Episode)
Corey and Chumlee go to an auction house in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA to buy a fortune teller machine and the auctioneer described the fortune teller machine as being like the one in the movie
Corey and Chumlee go to an auction house in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA to buy a fortune teller machine and the auctioneer described the fortune teller machine as being like the one in the movie
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 5 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Included in a $1,000 question
Included in a $1,000 question
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.136 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Subject of a $15,000 question
Subject of a $15,000 question
The Office: The Chump (2010)
(TV Episode)
Jim says, "The most likely scenario is that Michael matured overnight?" Andy replies, "Well, it happened to Tom Hanks in 'Big.'"
Jim says, "The most likely scenario is that Michael matured overnight?" Andy replies, "Well, it happened to Tom Hanks in 'Big.'"
Mega64: The Wizard II (2010)
(TV Episode)
Horatio mentions this film as one of his top 5 "Fred Savage" movies
Horatio mentions this film as one of his top 5 "Fred Savage" movies
The Nostalgia Critic: Nostalgic Commercials (2010)
(TV Episode)
The scene of robots turning into bugs is referenced when the Critic watches a Transformers commercial
The scene of robots turning into bugs is referenced when the Critic watches a Transformers commercial
The Change-Up (2011)
The whole plot involving the wish-granting fountain and the hunt for it after it disappears is identical to the Zoltar machine in "Big".
The whole plot involving the wish-granting fountain and the hunt for it after it disappears is identical to the Zoltar machine in "Big".
The Muppets (2011)
Like Josh Baskin Walter attempts to ride a Roller Coaster at a Carnival, but is told by the ride attendant He's not big enough.
Like Josh Baskin Walter attempts to ride a Roller Coaster at a Carnival, but is told by the ride attendant He's not big enough.
Weekend Weekend: Episode #1.9 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Gaardbo mention the title
Gaardbo mention the title
V/H/S (2012)
Mentioned by Stephanie in "Second Honeymoon"
Mentioned by Stephanie in "Second Honeymoon"
The Nostalgia Critic: Jack (2012)
(TV Episode)
Critic compares the premise to Jack
Critic compares the premise to Jack
Bob's Burgers: Bob Fires the Kids (2012)
(TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
The Cleveland Show: Menace II Secret Society (2012)
(TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
New Girl: Table 34 (2013)
(TV Episode)
Winston says Schmidt looks like the fortune teller in "Big".
Winston says Schmidt looks like the fortune teller in "Big".
Tosh.0: Episode #5.15 (2013)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by Tosh
Referenced by Tosh
Men at Work: Uncle Gibbs (2013)
(TV Episode)
Donald says his plans for the day include looking for the piano from "Big".
Donald says his plans for the day include looking for the piano from "Big".
Features
The French Connection (1971)
On TV in hotel room where "big" Josh eats Oreos.
On TV in hotel room where "big" Josh eats Oreos.
Featured in
Precious Images (1986)
brief clip shown
brief clip shown
The 61st Annual Academy Awards (1989)
(TV Special)
The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993)
(TV Special)
Siskel & Ebert: Why Gump, Why Now? (1994)
(TV Episode)
Clips are shown to illustrate how well Tom Hanks fares in fables.
Clips are shown to illustrate how well Tom Hanks fares in fables.
The Siskel & Ebert Interviews (1995)
(TV Movie)
Clips are shown of various Tom Hanks movies, including this one.
Clips are shown of various Tom Hanks movies, including this one.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs: America's Funniest Movies (2000)
(TV Special)
This film is #42 on the list.
This film is #42 on the list.
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Tom Hanks (2002)
(TV Special)
I Love the '80s Strikes Back: 1988 (2003)
(TV Episode)
Footage from this film was edited into this mini-series.
Footage from this film was edited into this mini-series.
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006)
clips
clips
TV Land Confidential: Movies (2007)
(TV Episode)
clips
clips
AFI's 10 Top 10: America's 10 Greatest Films in 10 Classic Genres (2008)
(TV Movie)
This film is #10 on the "Fantasy" list.
This film is #10 on the "Fantasy" list.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: 17 Again/State of Play/Crank High Voltage (2009)
(TV Episode)
"How to Make an Age Shift Movie" segment.
"How to Make an Age Shift Movie" segment.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Wolverine/Ghosts of Girlfriends Past/Battle for Terra (2009)
(TV Episode)
Footage Shown
Footage Shown
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Best of Music in the Movies (2010)
(TV Episode)
"Hairy Chests" segment
"Hairy Chests" segment
Hollywood's Top Ten: Hit the Dance Floor (2011)
(TV Episode)
Runner-Up segment.
Runner-Up segment.
The Nostalgia Critic: The Top 11 Awesome Movie Themes (2012)
(TV Episode)
Critic inserts the theme from Terminator 1 in the piano scene as a way to mock it
Critic inserts the theme from Terminator 1 in the piano scene as a way to mock it
Spoofed in
Saturday Night Live: Tom Hanks/Keith Richards (1988)
(TV Episode)
Spoofed in 'Big' outtakes
Spoofed in 'Big' outtakes
The Chipmunks: Bigger (1990)
(TV Episode)
The episode, like all Chipmunks Go To the Movies episodes, is a spoof of a popular movie, in this case, it's Big
The episode, like all Chipmunks Go To the Movies episodes, is a spoof of a popular movie, in this case, it's Big
The Simpsons: Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy (1994)
(TV Episode)
The giant floor piano scene is spoofed with Homer in the toy store.
The giant floor piano scene is spoofed with Homer in the toy store.
Jack (1996)
NewsRadio: Arcade (1996)
(TV Episode)
Scene at the end with Dave and the fortune teller machine
Scene at the end with Dave and the fortune teller machine
Keeping the Faith (2000)
collecting cards - "need it, got it, got it, need it" - in KTF, it's Heroes of the Torah cards, in Big, it's baseball cards (opening credits of Big)
collecting cards - "need it, got it, got it, need it" - in KTF, it's Heroes of the Torah cards, in Big, it's baseball cards (opening credits of Big)
Family Guy: The Story on Page One (2000)
(TV Episode)
Stewie sees the carnival machine from this movie and wishes to be big on it, spoofing the scene from this movie.
Stewie sees the carnival machine from this movie and wishes to be big on it, spoofing the scene from this movie.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tom Hanks (2004)
(TV Movie)
Some 'out takes' from Big are seen
Some 'out takes' from Big are seen
Mad: TransBOREmores 3: Dark of the Blue Moon/The Walking Fred (2011)
(TV Episode)
Optimus & Tom Hanks reenacting the playing on the giant piano scene.
Optimus & Tom Hanks reenacting the playing on the giant piano scene.
