Big Top Pee-wee (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1988, Big Top Pee-wee is a comedy and family film directed by Randal Kleiser, running about 86 minutes. “Hero. Lover. Legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paul Reubens stars as Pee-wee Herman in his second full-length film about a farmer who joins the circus after a storm drops a big tent in his front yard. Pee-wee, along with an outlandish cast of animals and circus performers, puts on the best show ever.
Who’s in it. Big Top Pee-wee stars Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman, Penelope Ann Miller as Winnie, Kris Kristofferson as Mace Montana and Valeria Golino as Gina Piccolapupula, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Big Top Pee-wee has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $15.1M 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 Big Top Pee-wee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Top Pee-wee tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Top Pee-wee (1988)?
- In US, Big Top Pee-wee 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 Big Top Pee-wee worth watching?
- Big Top Pee-wee holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Top Pee-wee?
- Big Top Pee-wee stars Paul Reubens, Penelope Ann Miller, Kris Kristofferson, Valeria Golino and Benicio del Toro.
- When was Big Top Pee-wee released?
- Big Top Pee-wee was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.