Big Top Pee-wee
“Hero. Lover. Legend.”
Paul Reubens stars as Pee-wee Herman in his second full-length film about a farmer who joins the circus after a storm drops a big tent in his front yard. Pee-wee, along with an outlandish cast of animals and circus performers, puts on the best show ever.
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Where is Big Top Pee-wee streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Big Top Pee-wee
Big Top Pee-wee is a 1988 English-language comedy and family film directed by Randal Kleiser. The cast is led by Paul Reubens, Penelope Ann Miller, Kris Kristofferson. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 5.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Big Top Pee-wee was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 22, 1988, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $15 million worldwide.
- Director
- Randal Kleiser
- Writers
- George McGrath, Paul Reubens
- Release date
- July 22, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $15 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
Big Top Pee-wee cast & crew
Big Top Pee-wee was directed by Randal Kleiser and written by George McGrath and Paul Reubens.
The cast features Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman, Penelope Ann Miller as Winnie, Kris Kristofferson as Mace Montana, Valeria Golino as Gina Piccolapupula, Benicio del Toro as Duke the Dog-Faced Boy, and Wayne White as Vance the Pig (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by Steven Poster, and it was produced by Debra Hill and Paul Reubens.
Is Big Top Pee-wee worth watching?
Big Top Pee-wee holds an audience score of 5.0/10 from 149 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and family, Big Top Pee-wee is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Big Top Pee-wee
Big Top Pee-wee 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 Top Pee-wee
Paul Reubens
Pee-wee Herman
Penelope Ann Miller
Winnie
Kris Kristofferson
Mace Montana
Valeria Golino
Gina Piccolapupula
Benicio del Toro
Duke the Dog-Faced Boy
Wayne White
Vance the Pig (voice)
Susan Tyrrell
Midge Montana
Albert Henderson
Mr. Ryan
Jack Murdock
Otis
David Byrd
Deke
Mary Jackson
Mrs. Dill
Frances Bay
Mrs. Haynes
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Big Top Pee-wee — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Big Top Pee-wee in United States?
Big Top Pee-wee 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 Top Pee-wee in?
Big Top Pee-wee is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Big Top Pee-wee?
Big Top Pee-wee runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Big Top Pee-wee rated?
Big Top Pee-wee is rated PG. It holds a 5.0/10 audience score from 149 ratings.
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