---
title: "Big Bully"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/big-bully-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 36929
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Big Bully (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/big-bully-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Big Bully is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Morgan Creek Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A writer confronts his old bully back home, sparking darkly comic revenge."

### Why Watch
- Sharp humor from seasoned comic actors
- Explores childhood rivalry with a dark twist

### Caveats & Content Note
- Its dark humor may not suit all PG audiences
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s black‑comedy tone is mild (PG) but includes themes of bullying and revenge.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: black-comedy, nostalgic, revenge, satirical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/big-bully-1996#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steve Miner
- **Networks / Studios**: Morgan Creek Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rick Moranis** as *David Leary*
- **Tom Arnold** as *Rosco Bigger - Fang*
- **Julianne Phillips** as *Victoria Tucker*
- **Carol Kane** as *Faith Bigger*
- **Jeffrey Tambor** as *Art Lundstrum*
- **Curtis Armstrong** as *Clark*
- **Don Knotts** as *Principal Kokelar*
- **Doug Abrahams** as *Guard*
- **Faith Prince** as *Betty Lundstrom*
- **Tony Pierce** as *Ulf*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Big Bully belong to?
Big Bully is classified as an American black comedy.

### Q: Who directed the movie?
The film was directed by Steve Miner.

### Q: Who are the lead performers?
Rick Moranis and Tom Arnold star as the two main characters.

### Q: When was Big Bully released?
It was released in 1996, with a US release date of January 26, 1996.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated PG.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Big Bully — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36929)
- [Big Bully (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bully_(film))

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