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Big Eyes

2014·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
68
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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

A real life story, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

She created it. He sold it. And everyone bought it.

In the late 1950s and early '60s, artist Walter Keane achieves unbelievable fame and success with portraits of saucer-eyed waifs. However, no one realizes that his wife, Margaret, is the real painter behind the brush. Although Margaret is horrified to learn that Walter is passing off her work as his own, she is too meek to protest too loudly. It isn't until the Keanes' marriage comes to an end and a lawsuit follows that the truth finally comes to light.
Biographical DramaArt World ScandalMid-Century AmericanaIdentity & AuthorshipPsychological ManipulationLegal BattleCharacter-Driven NarrativeFemale EmpowermentPeriod Piece

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Big Eyes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Big Eyes legally?

Big Eyes is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Big Eyes worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Big Eyes rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Big Eyes?

1 h 46 min

Big Eyes runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Big Eyes based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Big Eyes?

Critics67
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Big Eyes much the same way.

Was Big Eyes a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$29 million

Yes. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $29 million worldwide, 2.9 times its budget.

What language is Big Eyes in?

EnglishItalianFrench

It was made in English, with some Italian, French. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Big Eyes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Big Eyes in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Big Eyes use?

Believing Their Own LiesPunny NameDomestic AbuseOoh, Me Accent's SlippingIronic EchoAssociated ComposerThe BarnumCaustic CriticReal-Person CameoReclusive ArtistMalicious SlanderReasonable Authority Figureand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for Big Eyes, including Believing Their Own Lies, Punny Name, Domestic Abuse.