Big (film)
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Big is a 1988 American fantasy comedy film directed by Penny Marshall and stars Tom Hanks as Josh Baskin, an adolescent boy whose wish to be "big" transforms him physically into an adult. The film also stars Elizabeth Perkins, David Moscow, John Heard, and Robert Loggia, and was written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg. It was produced by Gracie Films and distributed by 20th Century Fox. Upon release, Big was met with wide critical acclaim, particularly for Hanks' performance. It was a huge commercial success as well, grossing $151 million worldwide against a production budget of $18 million, and it proved to be pivotal to Hanks' career, establishing him as a major box-office draw as well as a critical favorite. The film received Academy Award nominations for Best Actor (Hanks) and Best Original Screenplay.
Infobox
Directed by
Penny Marshall
Written by
mw- Gary Ross Anne Spielberg
Produced by
James L. Brooks Robert Greenhut
Starring
Tom Hanks Elizabeth Perkins Robert Loggia John Heard
Cinematography
Barry Sonnenfeld
Edited by
Barry Malkin
Music by
Howard Shore
Productioncompany
Gracie Films
Distributed by
20th Century Fox
Release date
June 3, 1988 (1988-06-03)
Running time
104 minutes (theatrical)130 minutes (extended edition)
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$151.7 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Academy Awards
Academy Awards
Award
Academy Awards
Category
Academy Award for Best Actor
Recipient(s)
Tom Hanks
Result
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
Award
Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
Category
Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg
Recipient(s)
Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Award
Golden Globe Awards
Category
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Recipient(s)
—
Result
Nominated
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Award
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Category
Tom Hanks
Recipient(s)
Won
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
| Academy Awards | Academy Award for Best Actor | Tom Hanks | Nominated |
| Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay | Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg | Nominated | |
| Golden Globe Awards | Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | — | Nominated |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Tom Hanks | Won |
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