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Big Fish

2003·Movie·PG-13·125 min·7.8(7,791)

An adventure as big as life itself.

Throughout his life Edward Bloom has always been a man of big appetites, enormous passions and tall tales. In his later years, he remains a huge mystery to his son, William. Now, to get to know the real man, Will begins piecing together a true picture of his father from flashbacks of his amazing adventures.

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Where to watch Big Fish in United States

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United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaVI movies and tv, Sony Pictures Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaCrave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaSBS On Demand, 10Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilClaro videoApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Big Fish

Big Fish is a 2003 English-language adventure, fantasy and drama film directed by Tim Burton. The cast is led by Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 7800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Big Fish was produced by Columbia Pictures, The Zanuck Company, and Jinks/Cohen Company and made in United States of America. It was released on December 10, 2003, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $70 million, it went on to gross $123 million worldwide.

Director
Tim Burton
Writers
John August
Release date
December 10, 2003
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$123 million
Production
Columbia Pictures, The Zanuck Company, Jinks/Cohen Company
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Big Fish cast & crew

Big Fish was directed by Tim Burton and written by John August.

The cast features Ewan McGregor as Ed Bloom (young), Albert Finney as Ed Bloom (senior), Billy Crudup as Will Bloom, Jessica Lange as Sandra Bloom (senior), Helena Bonham Carter as Jenny (young & senior) / The Witch, and Alison Lohman as Sandra Bloom (young).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by Philippe Rousselot, and it was produced by Bruce Cohen and Dan Jinks.

Is Big Fish worth watching?

Big Fish holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 7,791 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.

At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure, fantasy, and drama, Big Fish is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Big Fish

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Cast of Big Fish

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Ed Bloom (young)

Albert Finney

Albert Finney

Ed Bloom (senior)

Billy Crudup

Billy Crudup

Will Bloom

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

Sandra Bloom (senior)

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Jenny (young & senior) / The Witch

Alison Lohman

Alison Lohman

Sandra Bloom (young)

Robert Guillaume

Robert Guillaume

Dr. Bennett (senior)

Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard

Josephine

Matthew McGrory

Matthew McGrory

Karl the Giant

David Denman

David Denman

Don Price (age 18-22)

Missi Pyle

Missi Pyle

Mildred

Loudon Wainwright III

Loudon Wainwright III

Beamen

Big Fish — FAQs

Where can I watch Big Fish in United States?

Big Fish is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Big Fish in?

Big Fish is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Big Fish?

Big Fish runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

What is Big Fish rated?

Big Fish is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 7,791 ratings.

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