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Big

“Have you ever had a really big secret?”

7.219881h 44mFantasyDramaComedy
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Big at a glance

Big is a 1988 fantasy and drama film, running 1h 44m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Disney Plus.

12 age rating1h 44mFantasyDrama

Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1988-06-03
Runtime
1h 44m
Genres
Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Director
Penny Marshall
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.2 / 10 · 4,249 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

When a young boy makes a wish at a carnival machine to be big, he wakes up the following morning to find that it has been granted and his body has grown older overnight, but he is still the same 13-year-old boy inside. Now he must learn how to cope with the unfamiliar world of grown-ups, including getting a job and having his first romantic encounter with a woman.

Cast

14 names
Tom HanksJosh
Elizabeth PerkinsSusan
Robert LoggiaMacMillan
John HeardPaul
Jared RushtonBilly
Jon LovitzScotty Brennen
David MoscowYoung Josh
Mercedes RuehlMrs. Baskin
Harvey MillerPersonnel Director
Debra Jo RuppMiss Patterson
Josh ClarkMr. Baskin
Kimberlee M. DavisCynthia Benson
Oliver BlockFreddie Benson
Erika KatzCynthia's Friend

Questions about Big

Quick answers
Where can I watch Big in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Big is listed on Disney Plus. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Big suitable for children?

Big is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is Big on PelisPlus UK?

Big has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is Big about?

When a young boy makes a wish at a carnival machine to be big, he wakes up the following morning to find that it has been granted and his body has grown older overnight, but he is still the same 13-year-old boy inside. Now he must learn how to cope with the unfamiliar world of grown-ups, including getting a job and…

How long is Big?

Big runs for 1h 44m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Big trailer?

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