Big (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1988, Big is a comedy, fantasy, drama and family film directed by Penny Marshall, running about 104 minutes. “Have you ever had a really big secret?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Big stars Tom Hanks as Josh Baskin, Elizabeth Perkins as Susan, Robert Loggia as MacMillan and John Heard as Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Big has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $151.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big (1988)?
- In US, Big is available to stream on Disney Plus, Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, 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 worth watching?
- Big holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Big?
- Big stars Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard and Jared Rushton.
- When was Big released?
- Big was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.