Big

1988 • 104 minutes

About this movie

At a carnival, young Josh Baskin (Tom Hanks) wishes he was big -- only to awake the next morning and discover he is! With the help of his friend Billy, Josh lands a job at a toy company. but the more he experiences being an adult, the more Josh longs for the simple joys of childhood.

Ratings and reviews

Wonderfully genuine film about an absurd premise. Tom Hanks is a rare talent able to portray a child living as a man. If you haven't seen it, watch it. If you have, make some popcorn and relive the magic.

Exceptional exploration of weird premise, with very fleshed-out performances by Tom Hanks, Mercedes Ruehl and Elizabeth Perkins. Very New York-y. Evokes an indelible feeling of nostalgia.

As a kid, I watched and re-watched this movie to the point of brainwash and I liked it a lot. Thank you Google to make me relive this 80s classic for free!