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Big

1987·Movie
1h 27min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Marco, a nine year old boy, is in love with his elementary teacher, and feels neglected by his workaholic parents. When they forget about his birthday he wishes he could grow up at once. This really happens and Marco begins a new life as an adult. He rents a room in his teacher's flat and she falls in love with him. He even fakes a kidnapping when he runs out of money but he is mistaken for the kidnapper.
Italian CinemaFantasy ComedyComing-of-Age StoryRomanticWholesomeNostalgicSituational HumorCharmingPure Escapism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Big worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Big?

1 h 27 min

Big runs 1 h 27 min.

What language is Big in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Big?

2ESIT

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Big in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Big use?

What the Hell, Hero?Magic PantsBittersweet EndingTacky TuxedoYou Must Be This Tall to RideFiction Business Savvy"Brave the Ride" PlotBenevolent GenieExact WordsCrash-Into HelloArmor-Piercing QuestionSuddenly Speakingand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 storytelling tropes for Big, including What the Hell, Hero?, Magic Pants, Bittersweet Ending.