Big Top Pee-wee(1988)
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Big Top Pee-wee Synopsis
Paul Reubens stars as Pee-wee Herman in his second full-length film about a farmer who joins the circus after a storm drops a big tent in his front yard. Pee-wee, along with an outlandish cast of animals and circus performers, puts on the best show ever.
Big Top Pee-wee (1988) is a comedy and family film directed by Randal Kleiser, released on July 22, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Paul Reubens, Penelope Ann Miller, Kris Kristofferson and Valeria Golino. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 154 ratings.
- Director:
- Randal Kleiser
- Writers:
- George McGrath, Paul Reubens
- Producers:
- Debra Hill, Paul Reubens
- Cinematographer:
- Steven Poster
- Composer:
- Danny Elfman
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $15,122,000
- Status:
- Released
Big Top Pee-wee (1988) Trailer
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Big Top Pee-Wee - Trailer
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Big Top Pee-wee (1988) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 1440p
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Big Top Pee-wee Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Reubens
as Pee-wee Herman
Penelope Ann Miller
as Winnie
Kris Kristofferson
as Mace Montana
Valeria Golino
as Gina Piccolapupula
Benicio del Toro
as Duke the Dog-Faced Boy
- Wayne White
Wayne White
as Vance the Pig (voice)
Susan Tyrrell
as Midge Montana
Albert Henderson
as Mr. Ryan
Jack Murdock
as Otis
David Byrd
as Deke
Mary Jackson
as Mrs. Dill
Frances Bay
as Mrs. Haynes
Key crew
Directed by Randal Kleiser, written by George McGrath and Paul Reubens, produced by Debra Hill and Paul Reubens.
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Big Top Pee-wee Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 154 ratings.
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Big Top Pee-wee – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big Top Pee-wee online?
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Big Top Pee-wee (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Big Top Pee-wee?
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The main cast of Big Top Pee-wee (1988) includes Paul Reubens, Penelope Ann Miller, Kris Kristofferson, Valeria Golino and Benicio del Toro. The film was directed by Randal Kleiser. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Big Top Pee-wee released?
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Big Top Pee-wee was released on July 22, 1988 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Big Top Pee-wee worth watching?
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Big Top Pee-wee (1988) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 154 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Big Top Pee-wee?
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Yes. The official Big Top Pee-wee trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.