Big (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, Big is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Franco Amurri, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Marco, a nine year old boy, is in love with his elementary teacher, and feels neglected by his workaholic parents. When they forget about his birthday he wishes he could grow up at once. This really happens and Marco begins a new life as an adult. He rents a room in his teacher's flat and she falls in love with him. He even fakes a kidnapping when he runs out of money but he is mistaken for the kidnapper.
Who’s in it. Big stars Renato Pozzetto as Marco, Joska Versari as Marco bambino, Giulia Boschi as Francesca and Ottavia Piccolo as Claudio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Big has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Big change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Big worth watching?
- Big holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big?
- Big stars Renato Pozzetto, Joska Versari, Giulia Boschi, Ottavia Piccolo and Alessandro Haber.
- When was Big released?
- Big was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.