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Larger Than Life

1996·Movie
1h 33min·PG
37
WeakGoodWatch score

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

He's got 5 days to go coast-to-coast. (There's just one BIG problem.)

Motivational Speaker Jack Corcoran is determined to get his career off the ground, but the biggest gigs he can get are the ones nobody wants. One day, he receives a telegram that his circus clown father has passed away and left a "huge" inheritance: an elephant that was his father's pride and joy. His main intention to sell the pachyderm off, Jack must choose between loud and rude zookeeper Mo or attractive animal show owner Terry. As the two trek through the country Jack and the elephant develop a bond, and it changes his approach to life for the better.
Heartwarming Animal StoryFamily ComedyRoad Trip AdventurePersonal TransformationLightheartedFeel-GoodBill Murray Vehicle90s NostalgiaHuman-Animal BondCharming

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Larger Than Life legally?

Larger Than Life is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Larger Than Life worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Larger Than Life rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Larger Than Life?

1 h 33 min

Larger Than Life runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Larger Than Life?

Critics27
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate Larger Than Life higher (47) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Larger Than Life a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$8 million

No. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 28% of its budget.

What language is Larger Than Life in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Italy, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Larger Than Life?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Larger Than Life in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Larger Than Life use?

Deceptive LegacyWe Named the Monkey "Jack"Waxing LyricalBeware of Vicious DogRoad Trip PlotMock Surprise ReactionDrives Like CrazyNo Animals AllowedCreate Your Own VillainFunny Background EventStandard SnippetGilligan Cutand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Larger Than Life, including Deceptive Legacy, We Named the Monkey "Jack", Waxing Lyrical.