

Big Fish
“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.
Where to watch Big Fish in United States
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Where is Big Fish streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | VI movies and tv, Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | SBS On Demand, 10 | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Claro video | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel | Amazon 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
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
Big Fish isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Big Fish

Ewan McGregor
Ed Bloom (young)

Albert Finney
Ed Bloom (senior)

Billy Crudup
Will Bloom

Jessica Lange
Sandra Bloom (senior)

Helena Bonham Carter
Jenny (young & senior) / The Witch

Alison Lohman
Sandra Bloom (young)

Robert Guillaume
Dr. Bennett (senior)

Marion Cotillard
Josephine

Matthew McGrory
Karl the Giant

David Denman
Don Price (age 18-22)

Missi Pyle
Mildred

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.











