The Big Picture
“Film school prepared Nick for everything... everything but Hollywood.”
Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel seduces Nick with a dream deal to make his first feature, but once production gets rolling, corporate reality begins to intervene: Nick is unable to control a series of compromises to his high-minded vision, and it's all he can do to maintain his integrity in the midst of filmmaking chaos.
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Where is The Big Picture streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | maxdome Store |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Sony One Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Big Picture
The Big Picture is a 1989 English-language comedy, romance and drama film directed by Christopher Guest. The cast is led by Kevin Bacon, Emily Longstreth, J.T. Walsh. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Big Picture was produced by Aspen Film Society and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 15, 1989, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Christopher Guest
- Writers
- Michael McKean, Michael Varhol, Christopher Guest
- Release date
- September 15, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Aspen Film Society, Columbia Pictures
The Big Picture cast & crew
The Big Picture was directed by Christopher Guest and written by Michael McKean, Michael Varhol, and Christopher Guest.
The cast features Kevin Bacon as Nick Chapman, Emily Longstreth as Susan Rawlings, J.T. Walsh as Allen Habel, Teri Hatcher as Gretchen, Michael McKean as Emmet Sumner, and Jennifer Jason Leigh as Lydia Johnson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Nichtern, cinematography is by Jeffrey Jur, and it was produced by Michael Varhol and Richard Gilbert Abramson.
Is The Big Picture worth watching?
The Big Picture holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 106 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, romance, and drama, The Big Picture is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Big Picture
The Big Picture 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 The Big Picture
Kevin Bacon
Nick Chapman
Emily Longstreth
Susan Rawlings
J.T. Walsh
Allen Habel
Teri Hatcher
Gretchen
Michael McKean
Emmet Sumner
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Lydia Johnson
Kim Miyori
Jenny Sumner
Dan Schneider
Jonathan Tristan-Bennet
Jason Gould
Carl Manknik
Tracy Brooks Swope
Lori Pressman
Don Franklin
Todd Marvin
Gary Kroeger
Mark
The Big Picture — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big Picture in United States?
The Big Picture 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 The Big Picture in?
The Big Picture is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Big Picture?
The Big Picture runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Big Picture rated?
The Big Picture is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 106 ratings.
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