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Big Fish (2003)
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Ratings: 8.0/10 from 238,685 users
Metascore:
58/100
Reviews: 768 user | 217 critic | 42 from Metacritic.com A son tries to learn more about his dying father by reliving stories and myths he told about his life. Director:Tim Burton |
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Title: Big Fish (2003)
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Cast
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Ewan McGregor | ... | |
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Albert Finney | ... | |
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Billy Crudup | ... | |
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Jessica Lange | ... | |
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Helena Bonham Carter | ... | |
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Alison Lohman | ... | |
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Robert Guillaume | ... | |
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Marion Cotillard | ... | |
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Matthew McGrory | ... | |
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David Denman | ... |
Don Price - Age 18-22
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Missi Pyle | ... | |
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Loudon Wainwright III | ... |
Beamen
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Ada Tai | ... | |
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Arlene Tai | ... | |
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Steve Buscemi | ... | |
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The story revolves around a dying father and his son, who is trying to learn more about his dad by piecing together the stories he has gathered over the years. The son winds up re-creating his father's elusive life in a series of legends and myths inspired by the few facts he knows. Through these tales, the son begins to understand his father's great feats and his great failings. Written by Anonymous
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
An adventure as big as life itself.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for a fight scene, some images of nudity and a suggestive reference See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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El gran pez See more »Box Office
Budget:
$70,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$207,377 (USA) (14 December 2003) (6 Screens)Gross:
$122,919,055 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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Young Ed Bloom: There are some fish that cannot be caught. It's not that they are faster or stronger than other fish, they're just touched by something extra.
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Written by Allen Reynolds
Performed by The Vogues
Courtesy of Zanzibar Records, Inc.
Under license from Janus Records
By Arrangement with Celebrity Licensing See more »
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When young Edward Bloom is singing in the church and his voice breaks, that single note that we hear is actually Ewan McGregor singing. See more »Goofs
Errors in geography: Will and Josephine live in Paris as the movie begins. As they enter their apartment, they carry paper grocery bags. No such bags are used in France. Since the 1970s, all French supermarkets and grocery stores have been handing out plastic bags. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Young Ed Bloom: There are some fish that cannot be caught. It's not that they are faster or stronger than other fish, they're just touched by something extra.
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Crazy Credits
The Columbia logo runs in reverse. See more »Soundtracks
"Five O'Clock World"Written by Allen Reynolds
Performed by The Vogues
Courtesy of Zanzibar Records, Inc.
Under license from Janus Records
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