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Big (1988)

PG   |    |  Comedy, Drama, Family

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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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30 October 2000 | rupie
8
| might enter the "classic" category
Saw this movie again recently and found that it stands up well to repeat viewings. Tom Hanks meets a difficult challenge here - to convincingly show us how a twelve-year old boy would act if he were trapped in an adult's body and had to "pass" in a grownup world. He meets the challenge in spades, aided by a script that is by turns witty, clever, insightful, and touching, and by Penny Marshall's able direction. Much is added by Robert Loggia's sympathetic portrayal of Tom/Josh's boss, and by Jared Rushton as his friend Billy. The movie is much more than an exercise in slapstick or farce: it is really a disquisition on the wonder of childhood. In the end it is quite touching, if not moving, reminding us all of the innocence of youth and the aching sadness of recalling its loss. Too early to tell, but the film might very well be destined to become a classic.

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Steve Guttenberg was considered for Josh Baskin. But he turned it down as he was busy shooting 3 Men and a Baby (1987)

Quotes

Susan: It happened again. David, the girl is absolutely useless. You've gotta get me someone who knows what she is doing. Excuse me. I'm not getting any of my mail, nothing has been filed. Ever since she got engaged, my life has been a disaster.
Personnel Director: You know, ...

Goofs

When Josh and the St. James Hotel guy are talking about the $10 deposit for the sheets, the man's voice continues into the next shot without his mouth moving.

Alternate Versions

UK cinema and video versions were cut by 2 secs to remove one use of the word 'fuck' for a PG certificate. The cut was restored in the 2007 12-rated Family Fun DVD edition.

Soundtracks

Figaro's Aria
(uncredited)
from "The Barber of Seville"
Written by Gioachino Rossini
Performed by Pasquale Pugliese

Storyline

Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Comedy | Drama | Family | Fantasy | Romance

Details

Release Date:

3 June 1988

Language

English

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:

AUD 612,644 (Australia) (19 November 1988)

Gross:

$114,968,774 (USA)

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