Big

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.

Tagline

“Have you ever had a really big secret?”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Fantasy, Drama, Comedy

Director

Penny Marshall

Original Language

EN

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 having his first romantic encounter with a woman.

Who directed Big?

Big was directed by Penny Marshall.

When was Big released?

Big was released on June 3, 1988.

How long is Big?

Big has a runtime of 1h 44m.

Where can I track Big?

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