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Big (1988) runs 1 h 44 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.2 from 4,236 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 44 min — ends 9:44 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Released
June 3, 1988
TMDB rating
7.2 / 10 from 4,236 votes
Director
Penny Marshall
Starring
Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Fantasy and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Apple TV (subscription), Disney Plus (subscription), Apple TV Amazon Channel (subscription), Wonder Project Amazon Channel (subscription).

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Questions people ask

How long is Big?
Big is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Big rated?
Big is rated PG in the US.
Is Big a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Fantasy and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Big?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Apple TV (subscription), Disney Plus (subscription), Apple TV Amazon Channel (subscription), Wonder Project Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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