IMDb RATING
6.2/10
44K
YOUR RATING
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
44K
YOUR RATING
- Director
- Writers
- Howard Franklin(screenplay)
- Mark Obmascik(book "The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession")
- Stars
Top credits
- Director
- Writers
- Howard Franklin(screenplay)
- Mark Obmascik(book "The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession")
- Stars
- Awards
- 1 win
Videos6
Eva Bourne
- Birder's Daughteras Birder's Daughter
- (as Eva Allan)
- Director
- Writers
- Howard Franklin(screenplay)
- Mark Obmascik(book "The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession") (inspiration)
- All cast & crew
- See more cast details at IMDbPro
Storyline
In birding, a Big Year is seeing or hearing as many different species of birds as possible in a calendar year. Three men pursue the Birder of the Year title: Kenny Bostick, who's seen a record 732 in a past big year, Stu Preissler, newly retired, and Brad Harris, who narrates the story. Life gets in the way: Bostick's wife wants a baby, Stu's firm needs him for sensitive negotiations, and Brad, divorced and underemployed at 36, has an encouraging mom and a disapproving dad. They criss-cross the continent (including a trip to Alaska's westernmost island), follow migration patterns, and head for storms that force birds to ground. Who will win, at what cost, and with what rewards? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
- Genre
- Certificate
- K-7
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaSteve Martin wrote much of the music in his 2011 album, "Rare Bird Alert" (Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers), while on the set for this movie.
- GoofsAttu 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 creditsDuring the end credits, photos of every bird found by the winner are shown.
- Alternate versionsUK 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.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.14 (2011)
- SoundtracksMinor Swing
Music by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli
Performed by Django Reinhardt
Courtesy of Bluebird/RCA Victor
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
Top review
Don't expect a laugh out loud comedy...
This i a highly underrated movie, about human interaction. I can't believe that people don't get it.
I've always admired people who where passionate about things in life. Be it model trains, woodworking, stamps or traveling. This movie serves as inspiration to get out and do something and is a celebration of the people who do.
I've seen this movie 3 times, and each time it leaves me with a sense of community with the characters, and i wan't to spend more time with then.
Ignore the critics, and just enjoy.
I've always admired people who where passionate about things in life. Be it model trains, woodworking, stamps or traveling. This movie serves as inspiration to get out and do something and is a celebration of the people who do.
I've seen this movie 3 times, and each time it leaves me with a sense of community with the characters, and i wan't to spend more time with then.
Ignore the critics, and just enjoy.
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- peter260973
- Jul 27, 2012
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- The Big Year - posketonta bongausta
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- 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
- Runtime
- 1h 42min
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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