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The Big Year

  • 20112011
  • PGPG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
46K
YOUR RATING
Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black in The Big Year (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
    • David Frankel
    • Howard Franklin(screenplay)
    • Mark Obmascik(book "The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession")
  • Stars
    • Owen Wilson
    • Jack Black
    • Steve Martin
    • David Frankel
    • 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
    • 182User reviews
    • 103Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Videos6

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 1:54
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    "The Bridge"
    Clip 1:09
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    "Stu's Advice"
    Clip 0:45
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    "Sea Sick Stu"
    Clip 1:06
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    "Stu and Brad Scare Kenny"
    Clip 1:16
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    The Big Year
    Interview 0:44
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    Photos58

    Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black in The Big Year (2011)
    Steve Martin and Jack Black in The Big Year (2011)
    Jack Black and Rashida Jones in The Big Year (2011)
    Owen Wilson in The Big Year (2011)
    Steve Martin and Owen Wilson in The Big Year (2011)
    Jack Black in The Big Year (2011)
    Jack Black, Rashida Jones, and Tim Blake Nelson in The Big Year (2011)
    Steve Martin and Jack Black in The Big Year (2011)
    Steve Martin in The Big Year (2011)
    Owen Wilson and Tim Blake Nelson in The Big Year (2011)
    Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black in The Big Year (2011)
    Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black in The Big Year (2011)

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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
      • David Frankel
      • Howard Franklin(screenplay)
      • Mark Obmascik(book "The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession") (inspiration)
    • All cast & crew
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    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 reviews182

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    Featured review
    7/10
    A underrated but heartfelt little movie
    With the lead cast consisting of Owen Wilson, Steve Martin and Jack Black, you would think The Big Year will be just another slapstick comedy with little to no story and cheap laughs. You would be wrong.

    The Big Year is beautiful. Three men of different ages cross paths in their interest for birding; spotting as many birds as one can in one year.

    But the film isn't really about "birding", it shows us life through three different views and the challenges life can bring and the choices that everyone has to make.

    The Big Year is not a movie you will sit through laughing out loud, but you will be smiling for the better part of the 100 minutes.

    One of the most underrated movies of 2011, The Big Year suffered from lack of promotion and a misleading poster and trailer.

    Do yourself a favor, and watch this, you will not regret it!
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    • egjweb
    • Feb 27, 2012

    FAQ1

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

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    • Release date
      • October 14, 2011 (United States)
      • United States
      • Official site (Japan)
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Attu, Alaska, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox 2000 Pictures
      • Red Hour Films
      • Deuce Three Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 40 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Surround 7.1

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