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Big Eyes

2014Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A moving drama movie about a real life story and history, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Art World Scandal
  • Mid-Century Americana
  • Identity & Authorship
  • Psychological Manipulation
  • Legal Battle
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Female Empowerment
  • Period Piece

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Tim Burton
Music by
Danny Elfman

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Facts

December 24, 2014 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
December 24, 2014
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, French
Made in
United States, Canada
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$29 million
Available in
66 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Believing Their Own Lies, Punny Name, Domestic Abuse +9

  • Believing Their Own Lies
  • Punny Name
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping
  • Ironic Echo
  • Associated Composer
  • The Barnum
  • Caustic Critic
  • Real-Person Cameo
  • Reclusive Artist
  • Malicious Slander
  • Reasonable Authority Figure

12 of 51 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Big Eyes?"

Questions about Big Eyes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Big Eyes?

In the United States, Big Eyes streams on Philo, Starz, and Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 51 other countries.

Is Big Eyes worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 62).

Is Big Eyes okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Is Big Eyes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including Believing Their Own Lies, Punny Name, and Domestic Abuse.