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Big Fish (2003)
8.0
Ratings: 8.0/10 from 190,774 users
Metascore:
58/100
Reviews: 754 user | 209 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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Nominated for Oscar.
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Cast
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| 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
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| Missi Pyle | ... | ||
| Loudon Wainwright III | ... |
Beamen
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| 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 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 Harry Akst, Sam Lewis and Joe Young
Performed by Bing Crosby
Courtesy of Jasmine Records See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
While Spectre is a fictional town, the ZIP Code shown on the deed to Jenny's house is real. 36104 is one of the ZIP Codes for Montgomery, Alabama. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When old Edward is drinking the healthy can of something, he opens it, then in the next shot it hasn't been opened, then in the next shot it is open and he drinks from it. 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
"Dinah"Written by Harry Akst, Sam Lewis and Joe Young
Performed by Bing Crosby
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