---
title: "Think Big"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/think-big-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 61640
imdb_id: "tt0100772"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 28
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Think Big (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/think-big-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Think Big" (1989).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
If a detail is not in the material, omit it.
SYNOPSIS: "Two truckers hired to transport toxic waste across the country get caught up with a teen genius who stows away on their truck."
SOURCE [1]:
Title: Think Big
Year: 1989
Rating: PG-13
US Release Date: 03/01/1990
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 1h 26m
Tagline/Quote: "All they had was strength, determination, and a lucky chicken bone. Brains aren't everything."
SOURCE [2]: Irrelevant (about Nicholas Brothers).
Title: Think Big
Year: 1989
Genre: Comedy
Rating: PG-13
US Release: 03/01/1990
Runtime: 1h 26m

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jon Turteltaub
- **Networks / Studios**: Motion Picture Corporation of America

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Peter Paul** as *Rafe*
- **David Paul** as *Vic*
- **Martin Mull** as *Dr. Bruekner*
- **Ari Meyers** as *Holly Sherwood*
- **Claudia Christian** as *Dr. Irene Marsh*
- **Richard Kiel** as *Irving*
- **Michael Winslow** as *Hap*
- **Thomas Gottschalk** as *Mr. Roberts*
- **David Carradine** as *Sweeney*
- **Tommy Lister Jr.** as *Z*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Think Big online?
Think Big is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Franatic Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Think Big worth watching?
Think Big holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 28 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Think Big and when was it released?
Think Big is a feature film with a runtime of 86 minutes. It was released in 1989. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Think Big?
Think Big was directed by Jon Turteltaub.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Think Big — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/61640)
- [The Official Nicholas Brothers Website](http://nicholasbrothers.com/)

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