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Big (1988)

PG   |    |  Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

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After wishing to be made big, a teenage boy wakes the next morning to find himself mysteriously in the body of an adult.

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Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars.

Another 11 wins & 12 nominations.

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9 November 2005 | Andreas_N
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| Growing up as a lesson of life
This movie is great. I mean, really. That's what every boy dreams of - becoming an adult overnight! It's absolutely gorgeous to see Tom Hanks' performance - that's real acting, it requires a lot to play this part as genuinely and cordial as he did. The message is so clear and so honest. The nostalgic edge is of such profound significance to the story. It's about the differences between being a kid and being an adult. It's about two very different perceptions of the same world that surrounds us. It's just us and how we make the best out of every day of our lives, and all it needs is to see the world through the eyes of a kid. A kid perceives all the things differently, with much more native and modest simplicity - the keystone to imagination and magic, the keystone to cherish the daily miracles in our lives. This movie has a deep and very pervasive message. It has so much charm and vitality mingled with nostalgia and witchcraft. One of those movies I enjoyed watching when I was a kid. Recommended.

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Trivia

The toy of a robot disguised as a skyscraper that Josh plays with is based on the "Transformers" toy franchise which Transformer robots disguises themselves as vehicles.

Quotes

Susan: I thought if we could get everyone together.
MacMillan: Susan, have a drink. Have a couple of drinks. It's a party.

Goofs

The fair at the beginning of the movie was set in New Jersey (the George Washington Bridge was visible). Josh and Billy filed an information request with the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, which wouldn't cover New Jersey. The would have needed to go to the equivalent office for Bergen County, New Jersey.

Alternate Versions

The Region 4 DVD release removes the use of the 'f' word. Approx 10 seconds is altered overall.

Soundtracks

Welcome to Our World of Toys
Written and Performed by Bobby Gosh
Courtesy of Bygosh Music

Storyline

Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Romance

Details

Release Date:

3 June 1988

Language

English, Spanish

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Garden State News, 666 Anderson Ave, Cliffside Park, New Jersey, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,216,190 5 June 1988

Gross USA:

$115,227,281

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$151,927,281

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