Big Fish(2003)
“An adventure as big as life itself.”
Overview
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.
Director
Tim Burton
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$70M
Revenue
$123M
Cast
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
Alison Lohman
as Sandra Bloom (young)
Robert Guillaume
as Dr. Bennett (senior)
Marion Cotillard
as Josephine
Matthew McGrory
as Karl the Giant
David Denman
as Don Price (age 18-22)
Missi Pyle
as Mildred
Loudon Wainwright III
as Beamen
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$70M
Box Office
$123M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • The Zanuck Company • Jinks/Cohen Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big Fish?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Big Fish (2003).
What is Big Fish about?▼
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.
Who directed Big Fish?▼
Big Fish was directed by Tim Burton and released in 2003. It is a adventure, fantasy, drama film.
How long is Big Fish?▼
Big Fish has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Big Fish?▼
The cast of Big Fish includes 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 more.
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