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Big Fish (2003)
8.0
Ratings: 8.0/10 from 190,937 users
Metascore:
58/100
Reviews: 753 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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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 Wilbert Harrison
Performed by Canned Heat
Courtesy of EMI Records
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Cameo: [Daniel Wallace] The author of the original book appears as Sandra's economics professor at Auburn. See more »Goofs
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Mr. Calloway tells young Edward that Sandra is at Auburn, and that he'd better hurry because the semester's almost over. Before the 2000s, Auburn was on a quarter system, not semesters. 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
"Let's Work Together"Written by Wilbert Harrison
Performed by Canned Heat
Courtesy of EMI Records
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