Big (1988) Drama Fantasy Comedy Romance Family
Big (1988) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.13/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.3/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.3/10
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Big Plot Synopsis:
Josh Baskin would do anything to be big to hang out with his crush at the carnival. He finds a Zoltar machine, and he wishes to be big. After Zoltar tells him, "his wish is granted", Josh notices the machine is unplugged. He wakes up the next morning in an adult's body but he still has the same personality. With the help of his best friend, Billy, Josh learns how to act like a grown up. But as he gets a girlfriend and a fun job, he doesn't want to be a kid again. Will Josh stay big or become a 13 year old boy again?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After wishing to be made big, a teenage boy wakes the next morning to find himself mysteriously in the body of an adult.
Tagline: You"re only young once!
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Big Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1988 (more 1988 movies)
Box Office: $115,227,281
Awards: 11
Nominations: 14
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Big Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 03, 1988
Writers: Gary Ross, Anne Spielberg
Producers: James L. Brooks, Robert Greenhut, Gary Ross, Anne Spielberg
Editors: Barry Malkin
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Big (1988) Cast (Click to Expand)
Big Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Hanks | ... | Josh |
| 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) |
| Alec Von Sommer | ... | First Brother |
| Chris Dowden | ... | Second Brother |
| Rockets Redglare | ... | Motel Clerk |
| Jamie Tirelli | ... | Spanish Voice (voice) |
| Paul Herman | ... | Schizo |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Tom Hanks (b. July 9, 1956) – Josh
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Tom H. | Tomu Hankusu - Elizabeth Perkins (b. November 18, 1960) – Susan
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Robert Loggia, as MacMillan, passed away at age 85 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Roberto Loggia | Robertson Loggia - John Heard, as Paul, passed away at age 71 in Palo Alto, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Jared Rushton (b. March 3, 1974) – Billy
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - David Moscow (b. November 14, 1974) – Young Josh
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Jon Lovitz (b. July 21, 1957) – Scotty Brennen
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: John Lovitz - Mercedes Ruehl (b. February 28, 1948) – Mrs. Baskin
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Mercedes Reuhle - Josh Clark (b. August 16, 1955) – Mr. Baskin
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Kimberlee M. Davis – Cynthia Benson
- Oliver Block (b. January 10, 1977) – Freddie Benson
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Erika Katz – Cynthia''s Friend
Also known as: Erica Katz - Allan Wasserman (b. May 16, 1952) – Gym Teacher
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Alan Wasserman - Mark Ballou (b. October 12, 1971) – Derek
Sign: Libra - Gary Howard Klar (b. March 24, 1947) – Ticket Taker (as Gary Klar)
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: G. Howard Klar | Gary H. Klar | Gary Klar
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