Big (1988): movie guide

What is Big 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.

Cast highlights

Big features Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard, Jared Rushton, Jon Lovitz. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1988-06-03. Runtime: 104 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (4,252 votes). Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.

Discover Big on Cinema Box

Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse Big, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.

Frequently asked questions

What genre is Big?

Big is listed as Fantasy, Drama, Comedy on TMDB.

How long is Big?

Big runs about 104 minutes.

Who stars in Big?

Cast highlights include Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard, Jared Rushton, Jon Lovitz.

Does Cinema Box stream Big?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Big?

Open the Big page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.