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Big (1988) -- When a boy wishes to be big at a magic wish machine, he wakes up the next morning and finds himself in an adult body literally overnight.

Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   43,093 votes
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Director:
Penny Marshall
Writers:
Gary Ross (written by) &
Anne Spielberg (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
3 June 1988 (USA) more
Tagline:
Have you ever had a really big secret? more
Plot:
When a boy wishes to be big at a magic wish machine, he wakes up the next morning and finds himself in an adult body literally overnight. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Wish | Boy | Job | Friend | Toy
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 8 wins & 11 nominations more
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(5 articles)
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User Comments:
Big classic, big enjoyment more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Tom Hanks ... Josh Baskin

Elizabeth Perkins ... Susan

Robert Loggia ... MacMillan

John Heard ... Paul
Jared Rushton ... Billy

David Moscow ... Young Josh

Jon Lovitz ... Scotty Brennen
Mercedes Ruehl ... Mrs. Baskin
Josh Clark ... Mr. Baskin
Kimberlee M. Davis ... Cynthia Benson
Oliver Block ... Freddie Benson
Erika Katz ... Cynthia's Friend

Allan Wasserman ... Gym Teacher
Mark Ballou ... Derek
Gary Howard Klar ... Ticket Taker (as Gary Klar)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
104 min | 130 min (extended edition)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Company:
Gracie Films more

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Trivia:
According to actor Robert Loggia, on the day they filmed the famous keyboard scene at F.A.O. Schwartz, he and Tom Hanks noticed that doubles dressed like them were on hand just in case the two could not do the dance moves correctly. It became their goal to do the entire keyboard number without the aid of the doubles. They succeeded. more
Goofs:
Boom mic visible: When Josh and Susan are standing up through the sunroof of the limo after leaving the party, the shadow of a boom mic is visible several times on Josh as the limo passes under street lights. more
Quotes:
Josh: [inputting toy orders] The Dinky Link... Jimmy's Toy Box...
Scotty Brennen: [in the next cubicle] Psst, hey, I'm Scott Brennan.
Josh: I'm Josh Baskin.
Scotty Brennen: Listen, what're you tryin' to do, get us all fired? You gotta pace yourself, slowly, slowly.
Josh: It's my first day.
Scotty Brennen: I know!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Tom Hanks/Aerosmith (#15.13)" (1990) more
Soundtrack:
WORKIN' FOR A LIVIN' more

FAQ

What songs are played on the giant piano at FAO Schwartz?
Whats the video game on the PC, Josh plays in the movie?
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37 out of 39 people found the following comment useful:-
Big classic, big enjoyment, 4 October 2002
10/10
Author: Mika Pykäläaho (bygis80@hotmail.com) from Järvenpää, Finland

I don't even dare to guess how many times I've seen "Big" but if you ask me to watch it with you I'll be glad to join you anytime. Still, after hugely successful smash hits like "Forrest Gump", "Saving Private Ryan" and "The Green mile" this remains to be one of Tom Hanks' greatest movies ever. Not only that but it's definitely one of the funniest films of the 80's. It's timeless, entertaining, moving, splendidly written and stylishly directed classic. If you haven't seen this marvelous 14 year old first rate comedy try to find it out as fast as you can. Tom Hanks is spectacular!

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