Big Fish (2003)
An adventure as big as life itself.
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
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: December 10, 2003
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Ewan McGregor - Ed Bloom (young)
- Albert Finney - Ed Bloom (senior)
- Billy Crudup - Will Bloom
- Jessica Lange - Sandra Bloom (senior)
- Helena Bonham Carter - Jenny (young & senior) / The Witch
- Alison Lohman - Sandra Bloom (young)
- Robert Guillaume - Dr. Bennett (senior)
- Marion Cotillard - Josephine
- Matthew McGrory - Karl the Giant
- David Denman - Don Price (age 18-22)
Screenplay
- John August (Screenplay)
- Daniel Wallace (Novel)
Music: Danny Elfman
Cinematography: Philippe Rousselot
Editing: Chris Lebenzon
Production: Columbia Pictures, The Zanuck Company, Jinks/Cohen Company, Tim Burton Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $70M
Box Office: $123M
Original Language: en
Themes
Magical Realism and Wonders, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Wizards and Sorcery, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
witch, fish, love of one's life, parent child relationship, circus, fishing, leech, story teller, fair, mermaid, apoplectic stroke, cancer, relationship, gentle giant, magic realism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Big Fish?
- Big Fish stars Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Alison Lohman.
- How long is Big Fish?
- Big Fish has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Big Fish?
- Big Fish is a Adventure, Fantasy, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Big Fish?
- Big Fish has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Big Fish?
- Big Fish had a budget of $70M.
- How much did Big Fish gross?
- Big Fish grossed $123M worldwide.
- Where was Big Fish produced?
- Big Fish was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Big Fish?
- The themes of Big Fish include: Magical Realism and Wonders, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Wizards and Sorcery, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.