Pee-wee's Big Adventure

1985 • 91 minutes
4.4
646 reviews
88%
Tomatometer
PG
Rating
Eligible
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This surprise hit showcases nerdy superstar Pee-wee Herman (Emmy-nominee Paul Reubens - "Blow," TV's "Murphy Brown") in a mad-cap comedy-adventure about a unique "rebel" who takes to the road to track down the kidnappers of his beloved bicycle. Pee-wee Herman is "a genuine cult comic hero," declares Joel Siegel. The Hollywood Reporter raves that this "isn't just the funniest movie of the year; it's one of the funniest movies ever." Special appearances by Emmy-nominee Jan Hooks ("Saturday Night Live"), Emmy and Golden Globe-nominee Morgan Fairchild ("TV's "Friends," TV's "Hotel"), Emmy and Golden Globe-winner James Brolin ("Catch Me If You Can," TV's "Hotel") and rock group Twisted Sister. Directed by Academy Award-nominee Tim Burton ("Tim Burton's Corpse Bride," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"), written by Reubens and Emmy-winner Phil Hartman ("Saturday Night Live," "NewsRadio"). MPAA Rating: PG © 1985 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved
Rating
PG

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4.4
646 reviews
notboring0
July 8, 2014
This is the first movie Tim Burton directed, and MAN, is it a strong start. The story isn't complicated; Pee-Wee's bike has been stolen and he needs to get it back. He meets people on the way, and even wins over a stadium full of rodeo fans! The dialogue's well written and the whole film's a treat. If you liked Forrest Gump's running scene, you'll like this.
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A Google user
November 4, 2018
People say Pee Wee is stupid. Well duh! This movie isn't SUPPOSED to be about a genius. Him being stupid is a main point of the plot line! The movies are a little creepy compared to the TV show, but so is the Addams family! This is a great movie for kids though.
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Coiled Steel
August 25, 2018
One of Tim Burton's best. Paul Reuben was persecuted by fake news media and cops, for getting caught, masturbating in an ADULT THEATER, watching "Nurse Nancy!" I feel so much safer now that Vice Cops "caught him" instead of the real criminals outside Adult Theater! Note: NO internet Porn back then! A very talented actor's career was destroyed by stupid "Keystone Cops." My question is WHY were they there, ALSO WATCHING IT?
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