Big Business(1988)
Mixed up at birth, two sets of twins finally meet their match.
Big Business Synopsis
In the 1940s in the small town of Jupiter Hollow, two sets of identical twins are born in the same hospital on the same night. One set to a poor local family and the other to a rich family just passing through. The dizzy nurse on duty accidentally mixes the twins unbeknown to the parents. Our story flashes forward to the 1980s where the mismatched sets of twins are about to cross paths.
Big Business (1988) is a comedy film directed by Jim Abrahams, released on June 10, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Fred Ward and Edward Herrmann. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 310 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Abrahams
- Writers:
- Dori Pierson, Marc Reid Rubel, William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Michael Peyser, Steve Tisch
- Cinematographer:
- Dean Cundey
- Composer:
- Lee Holdridge
- Production:
- Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III
- Status:
- Released
Big Business (1988) Trailer
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Big Business Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bette Midler
as Sadie Ratliff / Sadie Shelton
Lily Tomlin
as Rose Ratliff / Rose Shelton
Fred Ward
as Roone Dimmick
Edward Herrmann
as Graham Sherbourne
Michele Placido
as Fabio Alberici
Daniel Gerroll
as Chuck
Barry Primus
as Michael
Michael Gross
as Dr. Jay Marshall
Deborah Rush
as Binky Shelton
Nicolas Coster
as Hunt Shelton
Patricia Gaul
as Iona Ratliff
J.C. Quinn
as Garth Ratliff
Key crew
Directed by Jim Abrahams, written by Dori Pierson, Marc Reid Rubel and William Shakespeare, produced by Michael Peyser and Steve Tisch.
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Big Business Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 310 ratings.
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Big Business – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big Business online?
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Big Business (1988) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Big Business?
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The main cast of Big Business (1988) includes Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Fred Ward, Edward Herrmann and Michele Placido. The film was directed by Jim Abrahams. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Big Business released?
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Big Business was released on June 10, 1988 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Big Business worth watching?
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Big Business (1988) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 310 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Big Business?
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Yes. The official Big Business trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.