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The Big Picture (1989): movie guide
The Big Picture (1989) is a Comedy, Romance, Drama running about 100 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 5.9/10 from 115 votes. Notable cast includes Kevin Bacon, Emily Longstreth, J.T. Walsh, Teri Hatcher. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1989-09-15
- Runtime: 100 min
- TMDB: 5.9/10
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1989-09-15
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What is The Big Picture about?
Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel seduces Nick with a dream deal to make his first feature, but once production gets rolling, corporate reality begins to intervene: Nick is unable to control a series of compromises to his high-minded vision, and it's all he can do to maintain his integrity in the midst of filmmaking chaos.
Cast highlights
The Big Picture features Kevin Bacon, Emily Longstreth, J.T. Walsh, Teri Hatcher, Michael McKean, Jennifer Jason Leigh. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1989-09-15. Runtime: 100 minutes. TMDB score: 5.9/10 (115 votes). Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Big Picture?
- The Big Picture is listed as Comedy, Romance, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Big Picture?
- The Big Picture runs about 100 minutes.
- Who stars in The Big Picture?
- Cast highlights include Kevin Bacon, Emily Longstreth, J.T. Walsh, Teri Hatcher, Michael McKean, Jennifer Jason Leigh.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Big Picture?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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