Larger Than Life (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1996, Larger Than Life is a comedy film directed by Howard Franklin, running about 93 minutes. “He's got 5 days to go coast-to-coast. (There's just one BIG problem.)” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Motivational Speaker Jack Corcoran is determined to get his career off the ground, but the biggest gigs he can get are the ones nobody wants. Then one day, he receives a telegram that his circus clown father has passed away, and has left a "huge" inheritance. When he gets there, he finds that his inheritance has come in the form of an elephant that was his father's pride and joy in circus acts. His main intention is to sell the pachyderm off. Jack must choose between loud and rude zookeeper Mo or attractive animal show owner Terry. As the two treks through the country Jack and the elephant develop a bond, and it changes his approach on life for the better.
Who’s in it. Larger Than Life stars Bill Murray as Jack Corcoran, Jeremy Piven as Walter, Janeane Garofalo as Mo and Pat Hingle as Vernon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Larger Than Life has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $8.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Larger Than Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Larger Than Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Larger Than Life (1996)?
- In US, Larger Than Life is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Larger Than Life worth watching?
- Larger Than Life holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Larger Than Life?
- Larger Than Life stars Bill Murray, Jeremy Piven, Janeane Garofalo, Pat Hingle and Linda Fiorentino.
- When was Larger Than Life released?
- Larger Than Life was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.