Andre Gonzales
7/10Love this movie growing up. Everytime I went to a fair I was always hoping to find a machine like this. Still one of my favorite movies of all time.
Reviewed on April 30, 2023
Big(1988)
Have you ever had a really big secret?
7.2(4,158)1h 44m1988-06-03
FantasyDramaComedy
Big Synopsis
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.
Big (1988) is a fantasy, drama and comedy film directed by Penny Marshall, released on June 3, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia and John Heard. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 4,158 ratings.
- Director:
- Penny Marshall
- Writers:
- Anne Spielberg, Gary Ross
- Producers:
- James L. Brooks, Robert Greenhut
- Cinematographer:
- Barry Sonnenfeld
- Composer:
- Howard Shore
- Production:
- American Entertainment Partners II L.P., Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $18,000,000
- Revenue:
- $151,927,281
- Status:
- Released
Big (1988) Trailer
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Big Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Big.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Big (1988) Trailer A
Trailer
Big 1988 TV trailer
Teaser
Elizabeth Perkins Talks About Working With Tom Hanks On BIG
Featurette
Big Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Hanks
as Josh
Elizabeth Perkins
as Susan
Robert Loggia
as MacMillan
John Heard
as Paul
Jared Rushton
as Billy
Jon Lovitz
as Scotty Brennen
David Moscow
as Young Josh
Mercedes Ruehl
as Mrs. Baskin
- Harvey Miller
Harvey Miller
as Personnel Director
Debra Jo Rupp
as Miss Patterson
Josh Clark
as Mr. Baskin
- Kimberlee M. Davis
Kimberlee M. Davis
as Cynthia Benson
Key crew
Directed by Penny Marshall, written by Anne Spielberg and Gary Ross, produced by James L. Brooks and Robert Greenhut.
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Big Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 4,158 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10Oh, if only I was still young enough to wish I was older! That’s the problem facing the young “Josh” (David Moscow) who just wants to get all the school and puberty malarkey over and done with. Well a strange looking slot machine called “Zoltar” offers him a wish in return for his quarter. Of course, he goes home to bed thinking it’s all nonsense, but when he awakens in the morning suffice to say his jeans no…
Reviewed on November 21, 2025
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Big – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big online?
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Big (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?
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The main cast of Big (1988) includes Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard and Jared Rushton. The film was directed by Penny Marshall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Big released?
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Big was released on June 3, 1988 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Big worth watching?
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Big (1988) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 4,158 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Big?
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Yes. The official Big trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.