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Posketonta bongausta

Original title: The Big Year
  • 20112011
  • K-7K-7
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
46K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
7,172
893
Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black in Posketonta bongausta (2011)
Three avid bird watchers compete to spot the rarest birds in North America at a prestigious annual event.
Play trailer1:54
6 Videos
58 Photos
Comedy

Two bird enthusiasts try to defeat the cocky, cutthroat world record holder in a year-long bird-spotting competition.Two bird enthusiasts try to defeat the cocky, cutthroat world record holder in a year-long bird-spotting competition.Two bird enthusiasts try to defeat the cocky, cutthroat world record holder in a year-long bird-spotting competition.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
46K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
7,172
893
  • Director
    • David Frankel
  • Writers
    • Howard Franklin(screenplay)
    • Mark Obmascik(book "The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession")
  • Stars
    • Owen Wilson
    • Jack Black
    • Steve Martin
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Frankel
  • Writers
    • Howard Franklin(screenplay)
    • Mark Obmascik(book "The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession")
  • Stars
    • Owen Wilson
    • Jack Black
    • Steve Martin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 178User reviews
    • 103Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos6

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 1:54
    U.S. Version
    "The Bridge"
    Clip 1:09
    "The Bridge"
    "Stu's Advice"
    Clip 0:45
    "Stu's Advice"
    "Sea Sick Stu"
    Clip 1:06
    "Sea Sick Stu"
    "Stu and Brad Scare Kenny"
    Clip 1:16
    "Stu and Brad Scare Kenny"
    The Big Year
    Interview 0:44
    The Big Year

    Photos58

    Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black in Posketonta bongausta (2011)
    Steve Martin and Jack Black in Posketonta bongausta (2011)
    Jack Black and Rashida Jones in Posketonta bongausta (2011)
    Owen Wilson in Posketonta bongausta (2011)
    Steve Martin and Owen Wilson in Posketonta bongausta (2011)
    Jack Black in Posketonta bongausta (2011)
    Jack Black, Rashida Jones, and Tim Blake Nelson in Posketonta bongausta (2011)
    Steve Martin and Jack Black in Posketonta bongausta (2011)
    Steve Martin in Posketonta bongausta (2011)
    Owen Wilson and Tim Blake Nelson in Posketonta bongausta (2011)
    Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black in Posketonta bongausta (2011)
    Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black in Posketonta bongausta (2011)

    Top cast

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    Owen Wilson
    Owen Wilson
    • Kenny Bostick
    Jack Black
    Jack Black
    • Brad Harris
    Steve Martin
    Steve Martin
    • Stu Preissler
    John Cleese
    John Cleese
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Zahf Paroo
    Zahf Paroo
    • Prasad
    Stacey Scowley
    Stacey Scowley
    • Vicki
    Michael Karl Richards
    Michael Karl Richards
    • Vicki's Fiancée
    Rosamund Pike
    Rosamund Pike
    • Jessica
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • Jim Gittelson
    Joel McHale
    Joel McHale
    • Barry Loomis
    JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams
    • Edith
    Paul Campbell
    Paul Campbell
    • Tony
    Cindy Busby
    Cindy Busby
    • Susie
    Greg Kean
    Greg Kean
    • Computer Birder
    Eva Bourne
    Eva Bourne
    • Birder's Daughter
    • (as Eva Allan)
    Bill Dow
    Bill Dow
    • Dr. Paul Elkin
    Barry Shabaka Henley
    Barry Shabaka Henley
    • Dr. Neil Kramer
    Dianne Wiest
    Dianne Wiest
    • Brenda
    • Director
      • David Frankel
    • Writers
      • Howard Franklin(screenplay)
      • Mark Obmascik(book "The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession") (inspiration)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      As of 2019, the record for a Big Year in the US is 836 species of birds.
    • Goofs
      Attu island is not closer to Tokyo than Anchorage. Anchorage is 1440 miles from the island, Tokyo is closer to 2000 miles away.
    • Quotes

      On Screen Text: [first lines, the text that appears on screen] This is a true story.

      On Screen Text: Only the facts have been changed.

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits, photos of every bird found by the winner are shown.
    • Alternate versions
      UK BluRay sports an Extended Cut of the film, adding a good six minutes of minor background information on the three main characters and special birds. It also replaces Jack Black's narration of the story with a new narration by John Cleese who also receives a credit in the opening title sequence.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.14 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Minor Swing
      Music by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli

      Performed by Django Reinhardt

      Courtesy of Bluebird/RCA Victor

      By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews178

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    This is not a comedy, but it doesn't mean its not a good movie.
    This is not a comedy, but it doesn't mean its not a good movie. Its quite a shame that this is classified as a comedy when its clearly not, its not even about the birds.This is a film about relationships, and how those relationships are affected during this time of the big year, Its a very light hearted film with a dramatic undertone.

    Its teaches us about life, and that it's a journey, not a competition. It shows the sacrifices people can make to achieve their dreams & the journey of these three men that find more than just birds on this adventure.

    Some beautiful landscapes throughout this movie and beautiful birds... this is worth a watch but take it as it is. and not a laugh out loud comedy 7/10.
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    3
    • imdbowley
    • Jan 23, 2015

    FAQ1

    • What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Extended Cut?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 14, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Big Year - posketonta bongausta
    • Filming locations
      • Attu, Alaska, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox 2000 Pictures
      • Red Hour Films
      • Deuce Three Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $41,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,204,138
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,251,884
      • Oct 16, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,179,416
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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