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Play trailer 2:22 Poster for Big PG Released Jun 3, 1988 1h 44m Kids & Family Comedy Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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At a carnival, young Josh Baskin wishes he was big, only to wake up the next morning and discover his wish came true. But the more Josh experiences life as an adult, the more he longs for the simple joys of childhood.
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Refreshingly sweet and undeniably funny, Big is a showcase for Tom Hanks, who dives into his role and infuses it with charm and surprising poignancy.

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Penny Marshall

Director

Tom Hanks

Josh

Elizabeth Perkins

Susan

Robert Loggia

MacMillan

John Heard

Paul

Jared Rushton

Billy

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Synopsis At a carnival, young Josh Baskin wishes he was big, only to wake up the next morning and discover his wish came true. But the more Josh experiences life as an adult, the more he longs for the simple joys of childhood.
Director
Penny Marshall
Producer
James L. Brooks, Robert Greenhut
Screenwriter
Gary Ross, Anne Spielberg
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 3, 1988, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 2, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$113.5M
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Surround
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