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Big Fish

PG-1320032h 5mTim Burton
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 76% · Metacritic 58
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"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.

AdventureFantasyDrama
WitchFishLove Of One's LifeParent Child RelationshipCircusFairy TaleFishingLeechStory TellerFair

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Frequently asked questions

What is Big Fish (2003) 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 stars in Big Fish?

Big Fish stars 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). The film was directed by Tim Burton.

How long is Big Fish?

Big Fish has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2003. It is rated PG-13.

Is Big Fish worth watching?

Big Fish holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 76. Fans of Adventure, Fantasy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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