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Big

1988 · 1h 44m · Released

PG Fantasy, Drama, Comedy

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.

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Top Cast & Crew

Penny Marshall Director
Tom Hanks Josh
Elizabeth Perkins Susan
Robert Loggia MacMillan
John Heard Paul
Jared Rushton Billy
Jon Lovitz Scotty Brennen
David Moscow Young Josh
Mercedes Ruehl Mrs. Baskin
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Frequently asked questions about Big

Where can I watch Big?

Big is available to stream on Disney Plus and The Roku Channel in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

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.

Who stars in Big?

Big stars Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard, and Jared Rushton.

When did Big come out?

Big was released in 1988.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Last updated September 2026.