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Big Shots

1987Movie1 h 31 minPG-13

60

DecentGoodWatch score

60

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Following the death of his father, a suburbanite runs away from home and winds up on Chicago's South Side. After being mugged, the boy befriends a young hustler and, after stealing a gangster's car, the two embark on an adventure down south in search of the hustler's estranged father.

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Directed by: Robert Mandel
Written by: Joe Eszterhas
Produced by: Joe Medjuck, Michael C. Gross
Music by: Bruce Broughton

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October 2, 1987 · 1 h 31 min · PG-13

Released: October 2, 1987
Runtime: 1 h 31 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $10 million
Box office: $3 million
Available in: 12 countries

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Where can I stream Big Shots?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Big Shots from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Big Shots worth watching?

60

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Is Big Shots okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Big Shots make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Was Big Shots a box office flop?

Budget$10 million

Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 34% of its budget.