Rent Big (1988)

3.8 of 5 from 235 ratings
1h 39min
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Synopsis:
At a carnival, young Josh Baskin (Tom Hanks) wishes he was big - only to awake the next morning and discover he is! With the help of his friend Billy (Jared Rushton), Josh lands a job at a toy company. There, his inner wisdom enables him to successfully predict what children want to buy, making the awestruck, naive Josh irresistible to a beautiful ladder climbing colleague (Elizabeth Perkins). But the more he experiences being an adult, the more Josh longs for the simple joys of childhood.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
James L. Brooks, Robert Greenhut
Voiced By:
Jaime Tirelli
Writers:
Gary Ross, Anne Spielberg
Studio:
20th Century Fox
Genres:
Comedy, Romance
Collections:
10 Films to Watch if You Like: Elf, Award Winners, Films to Watch If You Like..., Getting to Know :Tom Hanks, Getting to Know..., The Biggest Oscar Snubs: Part 2, Top 10 European Remakes, Top 10 Films Set in Department Stores, Top 10 World Cinema Remakes, Top 100 AFI Laughs, Top Films
BBFC:
Release Date:
13/10/2003
Run Time:
99 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles:
Czech, Danish, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
BBFC:
Release Date:
30/05/2014
Run Time:
130 minutes
Languages:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
(0) All
Bonus:
  • Extended Feature
  • Theatrical Feature
  • Audio Commentary "Big Brainstorming" An Audio Documentary by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg - Theatrical Only
  • Deleted Scenes with Optional Intros by Penny Marshall (Selected Scenes Only)
  • "Big" Beginnings
  • Chemistry of a Classic
  • The Work of Play
  • Hollywood Backstories: Big
  • Carnival Party Newswrap

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Reviews (3) of Big

Family classic - Big review by CP Customer

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17/01/2007

One of my all time favourite family films, with a brilliant performance by Tom Hanks. Great fun for adults, as you giggle at what Hanks' character gets away with as a result of his naivety.

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A great film - recommended - Big review by robbie70

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02/08/2023

A wonderful feel-good family classic movie. I love these 80s movies. Superb acting as usual by the wonderful Tom Hanks. The story was really well written and put together and it was really nicely shot. A really great enjoyable film - excellent for a rainy Sunday afternoon !

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Wonderful - Big review by JD

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18/02/2016

There are a lot of insights and wonderful observations of childhood in Tom Hanks' portrayal of this 13 year old boy. His acting is amazing. Some of the other actors lag behind a bit. Overall a great film for anyone but aimed at families.

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