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Big is a 1988 American fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Penny Marshall and stars Tom Hanks as Josh Baskin, a pre-adolescent boy whose wish to be "big" transforms him physically into an adult. The film also stars Elizabeth Perkins, David Moscow, John Heard, and Robert Loggia, and was written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg. It was produced by Gracie Films and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

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1988 · 1h 44m · Fantasy · Drama · Comedy

TMDB 7.2/10 (4,109 votes)

When a young boy makes a wish at a carnival machine to be big—he wakes up the following morning to find that it has been granted and his body has grown older overnight. But he is still the same 13-year-old boy inside. Now he must learn how to cope with the unfamiliar world of grown-ups including getting a job and having his first romantic encounter with a woman.

Directed by Penny Marshall

Box office $152M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Penny MarshallDirector

Tom Hanksas Josh Baskin

Elizabeth Perkinsas Susan

Robert Loggiaas MacMillan

John Heardas Paul

Jared Rushtonas Billy

David Moscowas Young Josh

Jon Lovitzas Scotty Brennen

Mercedes Ruehlas Mrs. Baskin

Josh Clarkas Mr. Baskin KKimberlee M. Davisas Cynthia Benson OOliver Blockas Freddie Benson EErika Katzas Cynthia's Friend

Allan Wassermanas Gym Teacher

Mark Ballouas Derek