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Big Fish (2003)

PG_13  125 min  -  Adventure | Drama | Fantasy   -  9 January 2004 (USA)
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A son tries to learn more about his dying father by reliving stories and myths he told about his life.

Director:

Tim Burton

Writers:

Daniel Wallace (novel), John August (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ewan McGregor ...
Albert Finney ...
Billy Crudup ...
Jessica Lange ...
Helena Bonham Carter ...
Alison Lohman ...
Robert Guillaume ...
Marion Cotillard ...
Matthew McGrory ...
David Denman ...
Don Price - Age 18-22
Missi Pyle ...
Loudon Wainwright III ...
Beamen (as Loudon Wainwright)
Ada Tai ...
Arlene Tai ...
Steve Buscemi ...
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Storyline

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 Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Dying | Liar | Flashback | Legend | Wonderment  | See more »

Taglines:

An adventure as big as life itself.

Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Mystery

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for a fight scene, some images of nudity and a suggestive reference See all certifications »

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Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El gran pez See more »

Filming Locations:

Alabama, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$70,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$207,377 (USA) (14 December 2003) (6 Screens)

Gross:

$122,919,055 (Worldwide)
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS (8 channels)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

When Edward Bloom arrives home from the Korean War in his dress uniform the patch on his shoulder shows that he was assigned to the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team, known as the Rakkasans. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Edward is picked up by the scary tree in the woods, the key to the city falls to the ground. In a close-up, the key is still around his neck. Returning to the long shot, the key is again on the ground. 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 »

Connections

Spoofed in Open Season (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Everyday"
Written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty
Performed by Buddy Holly
Courtesy of MCA Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises See more »