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Big Business

  • 19881988
  • PGPG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin in Big Business (1988)
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Two couples of sisters from New York and from the countryside discover that they are connected in an incredible way.Two couples of sisters from New York and from the countryside discover that they are connected in an incredible way.Two couples of sisters from New York and from the countryside discover that they are connected in an incredible way.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
14K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
7,979
1,446
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    • Director
      • Jim Abrahams
    • Writers
      • Dori Pierson
      • Marc Reid Rubel
    • Stars
      • Bette Midler
      • Lily Tomlin
      • Fred Ward
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Jim Abrahams
    • Writers
      • Dori Pierson
      • Marc Reid Rubel
    • Stars
      • Bette Midler
      • Lily Tomlin
      • Fred Ward
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 57User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    'Like a Boss' Cast Breaks Down Co-Star Friendships
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    'Like a Boss' Cast Breaks Down Co-Star Friendships

    Photos25

    Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin in Big Business (1988)
    Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin in Big Business (1988)
    Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin in Big Business (1988)
    Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin in Big Business (1988)
    Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin in Big Business (1988)
    Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin in Big Business (1988)
    Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin in Big Business (1988)
    Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin in Big Business (1988)
    Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin in Big Business (1988)
    Fred Ward in Big Business (1988)
    Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, and Michele Placido in Big Business (1988)
    Bette Midler in Big Business (1988)

    Top cast

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    Bette Midler
    Bette Midler
    • Sadie Shelton…
    Lily Tomlin
    Lily Tomlin
    • Rose Shelton…
    Fred Ward
    Fred Ward
    • Roone Dimmick
    Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann
    • Graham Sherbourne
    Michele Placido
    Michele Placido
    • Fabio Alberici
    Daniel Gerroll
    Daniel Gerroll
    • Chuck
    Barry Primus
    Barry Primus
    • Michael
    Michael Gross
    Michael Gross
    • Dr. Jay Marshall
    Deborah Rush
    Deborah Rush
    • Binky Shelton
    Nicolas Coster
    Nicolas Coster
    • Hunt Shelton
    Patricia Gaul
    Patricia Gaul
    • Iona Ratliff
    J.C. Quinn
    J.C. Quinn
    • Garth Ratliff
    Norma MacMillan
    • Nanny Lewis
    Joe Grifasi
    Joe Grifasi
    • Desk Clerk
    John Vickery
    John Vickery
    • Hotel Manager
    John Hancock
    John Hancock
    • Older Harlan
    Mary Gross
    Mary Gross
    • Judy
    Seth Green
    Seth Green
    • Jason
    • Director
      • Jim Abrahams
    • Writers
      • Dori Pierson
      • Marc Reid Rubel
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Just before the cameras rolled on each of her Rose Shelton scenes, Lily Tomlin would spin around in a circle several times until she got dizzy, in order to exhibit the air-headed qualities of her character.
    • Goofs
      When Sadie is standing in the crowd listening to music her wig is starting to fall off.
    • Quotes

      Sadie Shelton: Is this how we dress for the office? You look like a blood clot!

    • Crazy credits
      Seen about two-thirds of the way through the credits: Don't Go, It's Almost Over
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Funny Farm/Rambo III/Big/Call Me/Crocodile Dundee II (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Higher Love
      Written by Steve Winwood and Will Jennings
      Performed by Steve Winwood
      Courtesy of Island Records

    User reviews57

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    Top review
    10/10
    Two Bettes are better than one
    Why doesn't Bette Midler make movies like this anymore? This is the second most watched film that I own (Death Becomes Her being the first). Lily Tomlin and Bette Midler are on top form here (watch Bette's sudden change of expression as she orders a Campari and soda) and work wonderfully together.

    Aside from the mini-golf tournament scene (which I would shorten) there isn't a thing that I would change about this movie.

    It ranks up there with Ruthless People and Outrageous Fortune as Bette's best work.
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    • leonardpetch
    • Oct 20, 2003

    FAQ1

    • List: The mirror gag

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 10, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Zwei mal zwei
    • Filming locations
      • Kentucky, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Silver Screen Partners III
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,150,487
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,112,577
      • Jun 12, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $40,150,487
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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