Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1985, Pee-wee's Big Adventure is a comedy and adventure film directed by Tim Burton, running about 91 minutes. “The story of a rebel and his bike.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The eccentric and childish Pee-wee Herman embarks on a big adventure when his beloved bicycle is stolen. Armed with information from a fortune-teller and a relentless obsession with his prized possession, Pee-wee encounters a host of odd characters and bizarre situations as he treks across the country to recover his bike.
Who’s in it. Pee-wee's Big Adventure stars Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman, Elizabeth Daily as Dottie, Mark Holton as Francis and Diane Salinger as Simone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Pee-wee's Big Adventure has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pee-wee's Big Adventure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pee-wee's Big Adventure tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)?
- In US, Pee-wee's Big Adventure is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pee-wee's Big Adventure worth watching?
- Pee-wee's Big Adventure holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pee-wee's Big Adventure?
- Pee-wee's Big Adventure stars Paul Reubens, Elizabeth Daily, Mark Holton, Diane Salinger and Judd Omen.
- When was Pee-wee's Big Adventure released?
- Pee-wee's Big Adventure was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.