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Big Bully

  • 19961996
  • PGPG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
5.1K
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Tom Arnold and Rick Moranis in Big Bully (1996)
Theatrical Trailer from Warner Bros. Pictures
Play trailer1:41
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  • Comedy
  • Thriller
A writer returns to his hometown where he faces the childhood nemesis whose life he ultimately ruined, only the bully wants to relive their painful past by torturing him once again.A writer returns to his hometown where he faces the childhood nemesis whose life he ultimately ruined, only the bully wants to relive their painful past by torturing him once again.A writer returns to his hometown where he faces the childhood nemesis whose life he ultimately ruined, only the bully wants to relive their painful past by torturing him once again.
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
5.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Steve Miner
  • Writer
    • Mark Steven Johnson
  • Stars
    • Rick Moranis
    • Tom Arnold
    • Julianne Phillips
Top credits
  • Director
    • Steve Miner
  • Writer
    • Mark Steven Johnson
  • Stars
    • Rick Moranis
    • Tom Arnold
    • Julianne Phillips
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 30User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins

    Videos1

    Big Bully
    Trailer 1:41
    Big Bully

    Photos20

    Tom Arnold and Rick Moranis in Big Bully (1996)
    Tom Arnold and Rick Moranis in Big Bully (1996)
    Tom Arnold and Rick Moranis in Big Bully (1996)
    Tom Arnold and Rick Moranis in Big Bully (1996)
    Tom Arnold and Rick Moranis in Big Bully (1996)
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    Tom Arnold and Rick Moranis in Big Bully (1996)
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    Top cast

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    Rick Moranis
    Rick Moranis
    • David Learyas David Leary
    Tom Arnold
    Tom Arnold
    • Rosco Bigger - Fangas Rosco Bigger - Fang
    Julianne Phillips
    Julianne Phillips
    • Victoriaas Victoria
    Carol Kane
    Carol Kane
    • Faithas Faith
    Jeffrey Tambor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    • Artas Art
    Curtis Armstrong
    Curtis Armstrong
    • Clarkas Clark
    Faith Prince
    Faith Prince
    • Bettyas Betty
    Tony Pierce
    • Ulfas Ulf
    Don Knotts
    Don Knotts
    • Principal Kokelaras Principal Kokelar
    Blake Bashoff
    Blake Bashoff
    • Benas Ben
    Cody McMains
    Cody McMains
    • Kirbyas Kirby
    Harry Waters Jr.
    Harry Waters Jr.
    • Alanas Alan
    Stuart Pankin
    Stuart Pankin
    • Gerryas Gerry
    Justin Jon Ross
    Justin Jon Ross
    • Young Davidas Young David
    Michael Zwiener
    • Young Fangas Young Fang
    Tiffany Foster
    • Young Victoriaas Young Victoria
    Matthew Slowik
    • Young Ulfas Young Ulf
    C.J. Grayson
    • Young Alanas Young Alan
    • (as C. J. Grayson)
    • Director
      • Steve Miner
    • Writer
      • Mark Steven Johnson
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Justin Jon Ross plays a younger version of Rick Moranis' character again, having previously done so in Little Giants.
    • Goofs
      When the bully is beating up the kid in the playground, the smaller kid is wearing obvious body padding.
    • Quotes

      David Leary: I'm very sorry about this, sir, I can assure you it won't happen again. Will it Ben?

      Ben: Who can predict the future?

      David Leary: I can.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Movie Bullies (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Wooly Bully
      Performed by Michael Ian Elias, Jeff Stillman and Paul Stillman
      Written by Domingo Samudio (as Sam Samudio)

    User reviews30

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Not bad...until the ending
    Much to my surprise, I was actually finding this to be an amusing film for the first hour or so. I laughed more than a few times, and there was a touch of humanity that seemed to fit rather well. Then, for no good reason, the writers tacked on a pathetic ending that left a bitter taste in my mouth. I would even say that this was a good movie for the most part, but the STUPID showdown at the end killed all credibility that had been created. How aggravating.
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    • Apr 17, 1999

    FAQ1

    • Why did David Leary and his wife get divorced?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 26, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Baş belası
    • Filming locations
      • Kitsilano Secondary School, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Morgan Creek Entertainment
      • Lee Rich Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,042,530
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,131,094
      • Jan 28, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,042,530
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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