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Big (1988)

PG | | Comedy, Drama, Family | 3 June 1988 (USA)
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After wishing to be made big, a teenage boy wakes the next morning to find himself mysteriously in the body of an adult.

Director:

Penny Marshall

Writers:

Gary Ross, Anne Spielberg

Stars:

Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia | See full cast & crew »
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 12 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Hanks ... Josh
Elizabeth Perkins ... Susan
Robert Loggia ... MacMillan
John Heard ... Paul
Jared Rushton ... Billy
David Moscow ... Young Josh
Jon Lovitz ... Scotty Brennen
Mercedes Ruehl ... Mrs. Baskin
Josh Clark ... Mr. Baskin
Kimberlee M. Davis Kimberlee M. Davis ... Cynthia Benson
Oliver Block Oliver Block ... Freddie Benson
Erika Katz ... Cynthia's Friend
Allan Wasserman ... Gym Teacher
Mark Ballou Mark Ballou ... Derek
Gary Howard Klar Gary Howard Klar ... Ticket Taker (as Gary Klar)
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Storyline

Josh Baskin would do anything to be big to hang out with his crush at the carnival. He finds a Zoltar machine, and he wishes to be big. After Zoltar tells him, "his wish is granted", Josh notices the machine is unplugged. He wakes up the next morning in an adult's body but he still has the same personality. With the help of his best friend, Billy, Josh learns how to act like a grown up. But as he gets a girlfriend and a fun job, he doesn't want to be a kid again. Will Josh stay big or become a 13 year old boy again?

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

chopsticks the song | wish | new york city | carnival | body switching | See All (102) »

Taglines:

A wonderful new comedy See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Fantasy | Romance

Certificate:

PG | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 June 1988 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Quisiera ser grande See more »

Filming Locations:

Garden State News 666 Anderson Ave, Cliffside Park, New Jersey, USA See more »
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Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$114,968,774

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$151,668,774
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Company Credits

Production Co:

American Entertainment Partners II L.P.,Gracie Films,Twentieth Century Fox See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

| (extended edition)

Sound Mix:

Dolby | Stereo (Todd-AO/Glen Glenn Sound)

Color:

Color (DuArt)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The Zoltar wishing machine is based on fortune telling machines at video arcades and amusement parks, which you receive a card with a prediction of the reader's future. See more »

Goofs

Susan leaves the meeting and goes outside; she is only wearing a suit jacket. Yet, when she tracks Josh down at Sea Point Park, she's suddenly wearing a long cream-colored coat over her suit. See more »

Quotes

MacMillan: Boss needs to be knocked on his ass every once in a while.
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Connections

Referenced in Mega64: The Wizard II (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

Chopsticks
(uncredited)
Music by Euphemia Allen
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the movie end?
Q: What are the words to Josh & Billy's hand game?
Q: What are the differences between the theatrical cut and the Extended Edition? Is the UK cut uncensored?
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User Reviews

 
Bittersweet and beautifully acted
22 December 2003 | by bejasus – See all my reviews

Tom Hanks is at his best -- as are the others in this wonderful movie. Manages to be lighthearted and profound at the same time. The individual scenes are funny and memorable (the boy in a man's body unabashedly devours the food at the office party, surrounded by the restrained and constrained adults), but the whole narrative works as well. Underrated by IMDb users, based on the ratings! If you haven't seen it, rent it next time you are in the mood for something fun.
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