Big 1988
“Have you ever had a really big secret?”
What is Big?
The film is a story about a young boy who visits a carnival and interacts with a machine that fulfills his wishes. As a result of this interaction, the boy's body undergoes a significant transformation, changing his physical appearance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 3, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- American Entertainment Partners II L.P., Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $151,927,281
- Genres
- Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
The film is a story about a young boy who visits a carnival and interacts with a machine that fulfills his wishes. As a result of this interaction, the boy's body undergoes a significant transformation, changing his physical appearance. However, despite his new body, the boy remains the same age and possesses the same thoughts and emotions as before. This transformation presents the boy with numerous challenges as he navigates the unfamiliar world of adults. He must learn to adapt to his new circumstances, including finding employment and interacting with individuals in a more mature context. The boy's experiences lead him to encounter a woman, marking a significant moment in his journey as he navigates the complexities of adulthood.
Should you watch it?
“A young boy makes a wish at a carnival machine and wakes up overnight in an adult body.”
- explores the challenges of growing up
- features a unique transformation premise
- involves navigating unfamiliar adult situations
Watch it if you want to see a heartwarming story about a child trapped in an adult body.
The tone is light and comedic while exploring themes of childhood versus adulthood.
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Frequently asked questions
What happens to the main character at the beginning?
A young boy makes a wish at a carnival machine to be big.
Does his wish come true?
He wakes up the following morning to find his wish has been granted and his body has grown older overnight.
Is he mentally an adult after the change?
He is still the same thirteen-year-old boy inside.
What challenges does he face after the transformation?
He must learn how to cope with the unfamiliar world of grown-ups, including getting a job.