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In the United States, Big streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 66 other countries.
Big
1988·Movie
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A , fantasy movie: .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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Have you ever had a really big secret?
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.
Heartwarming Fantasy ComedyIconic Tom Hanks PerformanceNostalgic 80s ClassicMagical Body Swap PremisePlayful RomanceEmotional Coming-of-AgeMemorable SoundtrackFamily-Friendly EntertainmentBittersweet Ending
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Is Big worth watching?
80
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 73).
Is Big okay for kids?
PG
Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will Big make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).
Is Big good for date night?
and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night
Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Was Big a box office hit?
Budget$18 million
Box office$152 million
Yes, a big one: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $152 million worldwide, 8.4 times its budget.
What tropes does Big use?
Artistic License – Law"Brave the Ride" PlotJerkassChekhov's GunThe Little Shop That Wasn't There YesterdayVillainy-Free VillainHonest Corporate ExecutiveOne of the KidsBe Careful What You Wish ForManchildIronyExact Wordsand 54 more
TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including Artistic License – Law, "Brave the Ride" Plot, and Jerkass.