Big Fish (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2003, Big Fish is a fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Tim Burton, running about 125 minutes. “An adventure as big as life itself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Throughout his life Edward Bloom has always been a man of big appetites, enormous passions and tall tales. In his later years, he remains a huge mystery to his son, William. Now, to get to know the real man, Will begins piecing together a true picture of his father from flashbacks of his amazing adventures.
Who’s in it. Big Fish stars Ewan McGregor as Ed Bloom (young), Albert Finney as Ed Bloom (senior), Billy Crudup as Will Bloom and Jessica Lange as Sandra Bloom (senior), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Big Fish has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $123.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and 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 Big Fish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Fish tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Fish (2003)?
- In US, Big Fish is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and 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 Big Fish worth watching?
- Big Fish holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Big Fish?
- Big Fish stars Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange and Helena Bonham Carter.
- When was Big Fish released?
- Big Fish was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.