The Big Year

2011·Movie
1h 42min·PG

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The Big Year fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Wonder6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition.
Birdwatching CompetitionFeel-Good ComedyMidlife CrisisNature EnthusiastsFriendship and RivalryCharming and WholesomeQuirky CharactersScenic Landscapes

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Questions about The Big Year

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Big Year legally?

The Big Year is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Big Year worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Big Year rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Big Year?

1 h 42 min

The Big Year runs 1 h 42 min.

Is The Big Year based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Big Year?

Critics62
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see The Big Year much the same way.

Was The Big Year a box office hit?

Budget$41 million
Box office$8 million

No. It cost about $41 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 20% of its budget.

What language is The Big Year in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch The Big Year?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Big Year in 68 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Big Year use?

In Vino VeritasKnowledge BrokerPeking Duck ChristmasBig Brother MentorBittersweet EndingSerious BusinessSecond Place Is for LosersScout-OutHorrible Camping TripThose Two GuysSetting UpdateBlack and Nerdyand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for The Big Year, including In Vino Veritas, Knowledge Broker, Peking Duck Christmas.

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