Pee-wee's Big Adventure(1985)
The story of a rebel and his bike.
Pee-wee's Big Adventure Synopsis
The eccentric and childish Pee-wee Herman embarks on a big adventure when his beloved bicycle is stolen. Armed with information from a fortune-teller and a relentless obsession with his prized possession, Pee-wee encounters a host of odd characters and bizarre situations as he treks across the country to recover his bike.
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by Tim Burton, released on July 26, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Paul Reubens, E. G. Daily, Mark Holton and Diane Salinger. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 874 ratings.
- Director:
- Tim Burton
- Writers:
- Paul Reubens, Phil Hartman, Michael Varhol
- Producers:
- Richard Gilbert Abramson, Robert Shapiro
- Cinematographer:
- Victor J. Kemper
- Composer:
- Danny Elfman
- Production:
- Aspen Film Society, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $40,900,000
- Status:
- Released
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) Trailer
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Pee-wee's Big Adventure Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Pee-wee's Big Adventure.
Original Theatrical Trailer
Trailer
Tim Burton and Richard Ayoade on PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE (1985)
Featurette
AFI FEST Guest Artistic Director Greta Gerwig Presents PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE
Featurette
Pee-wee's Big Adventure Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Reubens
as Pee-wee Herman
E. G. Daily
as Dottie
Mark Holton
as Francis
Diane Salinger
as Simone
Judd Omen
as Mickey
Irving Hellman
as Mr. Crowtrey
Monte Landis
as Mario
Damon Martin
as Chip
Alice Nunn
as Large Marge
David C. Glasser
as BMX Kid
Gregory Brown
as BMX Kid
Daryl Keith Roach
as Chuck
Key crew
Directed by Tim Burton, written by Paul Reubens, Phil Hartman and Michael Varhol, produced by Richard Gilbert Abramson and Robert Shapiro.
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Pee-wee's Big Adventure Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 874 ratings.
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Pee-wee's Big Adventure – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pee-wee's Big Adventure online?
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Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) 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 Pee-wee's Big Adventure?
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The main cast of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) includes Paul Reubens, E. G. Daily, Mark Holton, Diane Salinger and Judd Omen. The film was directed by Tim Burton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pee-wee's Big Adventure released?
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Pee-wee's Big Adventure was released on July 26, 1985 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Pee-wee's Big Adventure worth watching?
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Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 874 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pee-wee's Big Adventure?
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Yes. The official Pee-wee's Big Adventure trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.