Big (1988)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $114,968,774Details
International Box Office $36,696,573Details
Worldwide Box Office $151,665,347
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $1,299,782 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $1,299,782
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$8,216,190 (7.1% of total gross)
Legs:13.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:75.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$18,000,000 (worldwide box office is 8.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,132 opening theaters/1,419 max. theaters, 15.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $301,738,657

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play, Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 3rd, 1988 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
International Releases: May 27th, 2021 (Wide) (Australia)
January 19th, 2023 (Limited) (New Zealand)
Video Release: December 10th, 2013 by Fox Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 104 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Man With One Red Shoe
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Body Swap, Same Role, Multiple Actors, Dysfunctional Family, Voiceover/Narration, Coming of Age, Wish Granters, Romance, First Love, February / May Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Gracie Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Biggest Domestic 24th Weekend 69 $440,105 Nov 11, 1988 164
Biggest Domestic 23rd Weekend 59 $591,668 Nov 4, 1988 157
Biggest Domestic 22nd Weekend 64 $657,050 Oct 28, 1988 150
Biggest Domestic 21st Weekend 57 $850,973 Oct 21, 1988 143
Biggest Domestic 20th Weekend 67 $903,280 Oct 14, 1988 136
Biggest Domestic 17th Weekend 92 $1,115,650 Sep 23, 1988 115
Biggest Domestic 14th Weekend 61 $2,487,652 Sep 2, 1988 94
Labor Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 336 $6,839,528 Sep 2, 1988 94
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 202 $6,579,177 Jul 1, 1988 31
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 168 $18,088,735 Jul 1, 1988 31

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 3, 1988 2 $8,216,190   1,132 $7,258   $8,216,190 1
Jun 10, 1988 2 $7,901,047 -4% 1,134 $6,967   $20,501,013 2
Jun 17, 1988 2 $6,614,557 -16% 1,174 $5,634   $31,221,730 3
Jun 24, 1988 2 $7,209,488 +9% 1,377 $5,236   $42,533,775 4
Jul 1, 1988 3 $6,579,177 -9% 1,419 $4,636   $53,018,246 5
Jul 8, 1988 4 $5,136,787 -22% 1,384 $3,712   $60,600,213 6
Jul 15, 1988 5 $5,034,273 -2% 1,346 $3,740   $68,565,226 7
Jul 22, 1988 9 $3,904,483 -22% 1,276 $3,060   $75,251,703 8
Jul 29, 1988 8 $3,142,668 -20% 1,254 $2,506   $80,884,959 9
Aug 5, 1988 7 $2,709,551 -14% 1,272 $2,130   $85,062,070 10
Aug 12, 1988 9 $2,225,217 -18% 1,171 $1,900   $88,904,983 11
Sep 2, 1988 9 $2,487,652   1,177 $2,114   $97,856,795 14
Sep 9, 1988 10 $1,326,258 -47% 1,123 $1,181   $99,551,736 15
Sep 23, 1988 12 $1,115,650   931 $1,198   $102,760,832 17
Oct 14, 1988 10 $903,280   834 $1,083   $106,684,340 20
Oct 21, 1988 12 $850,973 -6% 782 $1,088   $107,786,070 21
Oct 28, 1988 12 $657,050 -23% 764 $860   $108,658,609 22
Nov 4, 1988 11 $591,668 -10% 521 $1,136   $109,464,524 23
Nov 11, 1988 11 $440,105 -26% 414 $1,063   $110,028,707 24
Nov 18, 1988 12 $294,121 -33% 340 $865   $110,485,814 25
Nov 25, 1988 12 $302,193 +3% 349 $866   $110,914,367 26
Jan 27, 1989 30 $136,645   190 $719   $113,327,971 35

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 3, 1988 2 $12,599,966   1,132 $11,131   $12,599,966 1
Jun 10, 1988 2 $12,007,207 -5% 1,134 $10,588   $24,607,173 2
Jun 17, 1988 2 $10,717,114 -11% 1,174 $9,129   $35,324,287 3
Jun 24, 1988 2 $11,114,782 +4% 1,377 $8,072   $46,439,069 4
Jul 1, 1988 3 $9,024,357 -19% 1,419 $6,360   $55,463,426 5
Jul 8, 1988 3 $8,067,527 -11% 1,384 $5,829   $63,530,953 6
Jul 15, 1988 5 $7,816,267 -3% 1,346 $5,807   $71,347,220 7
Jul 22, 1988 9 $6,395,071 -18% 1,276 $5,012   $77,742,291 8
Jul 29, 1988 7 $4,610,228 -28% 1,254 $3,676   $82,352,519 9
Aug 5, 1988 7 $4,327,247 -6% 1,272 $3,402   $86,679,766 10
Sep 2, 1988 9 $2,856,335   1,177 $2,427   $98,225,478 14
Oct 14, 1988 8 $1,154,037   834 $1,384   $106,935,097 20
Oct 21, 1988 12 $1,066,462 -8% 782 $1,364   $108,001,559 21
Oct 28, 1988 7 $871,297 -18% 764 $1,140   $108,872,856 22
Nov 4, 1988 6 $715,746 -18% 521 $1,374   $109,588,602 23
Nov 11, 1988 6 $603,091 -16% 414 $1,457   $110,191,693 24
Nov 18, 1988 9 $420,481 -30% 340 $1,237   $110,612,174 25

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 5/27/2021 $19 1 1 2 $2,626,707 6/15/2021
New Zealand 1/19/2023 $121 1 1 1 $121 1/23/2023
 
Rest of World $34,069,745
 
International Total$36,696,573 1/23/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Leading Cast

Tom Hanks Josh

Supporting Cast

Elizabeth Perkins Susan
Robert Loggia MacMillan
John Heard Paul
Jared Rushton Billy
Mercedes Ruehl Mrs. Baskin
Josh Clark Mr. Baskin
Kimberlee M. Davis Cynthia Benson
Oliver Block Freddie Benson
Erika Katz Cynthia's Friend
Allan Wasserman Gym Teacher
Mark Ballou Derek
David Moscow Young Josh
Gary Klar Ticket Taker
Jon Lovitz Scott Brennen
Alec Von Sommer Brother
Chris Dowden Brother
Rockets Redglare Motel Clerk
Jaime Tirelli Spanish Voice
Paul Herman Schizo
Nancy Giles Administrative Woman
Jordan Thaler Administrative Clerk
Dana Kaminski Personnel Receptionist
Harvey Miller Personnel Director
Tracy Reiner Test Market Researcher
James Eckhouse Supervisor
Linda Gillen Woman in Red Dress
Mildred R. Vandever Receptionist
Robert Goldstein Executive
Kevin Meaney Executive
Peter McRobbie Executive
Paul J. Q. Lee Executive
Debra Jo Rupp Miss Patterson
Keith Reddin Payroll Clerk
Lela Ivey Bank Teller
Doloras Messina Real Estate Agent
Gordon Press Moving Man
George J. Manos Limousine Driver
Vinny Capone Photon Laser Gunfighter
Susan Wilder Karen
John Rothman Phil
Judd Trichter Adam
Pasquale Pugliese Tenor/Dough Man
Tom Coviello Singing Waiter
Richard Devia Singing Waiter
Teddy Holiavko Singing Waiter
Augusto Mariani Singing Waiter
Alfredo Monti Singing Waiter
Sergio Mosetti Singing Waiter
Armando Penso Singing Waiter
Edward Schick Piano Player
F. Benjamin Stimler Boy in Leaves
Jonathan Isaac Boy in Leaves
Samantha Larkin Girl Friend of Cynthia
Bruce Jarchow Photographer
Vaughn Sandman Boy on Baseball Field

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Penny Marshall Director
Robert Greenhut Producer
James L. Brooks Producer
Gary Ross Screenwriter
Anne Spielberg Screenwriter
Howard Shore Composer
Barry Sonnenfeld Director of Photography
Anne Spielberg Co-Producer
Gary Ross Co-Producer
Thomas Reilly Assistant Director
Robert Greenhut Unit Production Manager
Todd Arnow Production Supervisor
Amy Herman Production Supervisor
Santo Loquasto Production Designer
Tom Warren Art Director
Speed Hopkins Art Director
George DeTitta Jr. Set Decorator
Susan Bode Set Decorator
Judianna Makovsky Costume Designer
Bill Campbell Costume Supervisor
Patricia Eiben Costume Supervisor
Barry Malkin Editor
Les Lazarowitz Sound Mixer
Chris Jenkins Re-recording Mixer
Gary Alexander Re-recording Mixer
Steve Pederson Re-recording Mixer
Jerry Ross Supervising Sound Editor
Tom Belfort Sound Editor
Jay Dranch Sound Editor
David Fechtor Sound Editor
Sukey Fontelieu Sound Editor
Bobbe P. Kurtz Sound Editor
Cindy Marty Sound Editor
James Matheny Sound Editor
Frank Smathers Sound Editor
Hugo Weng Sound Editor
Linda Whittlesey Sound Editor
Avram D. Gold Dialogue Editor
Jim Weidman Music Editor
Suzana Peric Music Editor
Scott Grusin Music Editor
Mickey Scott Makeup
Lyndell Quiyou Hairstylist
Juliet Taylor Casting Director
Paula Herold Casting Director

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for December 10th, 2013

December 10th, 2013

It's a good week / bad week when it comes to new releases. On the positive side, there are a couple big first run releases, a couple big TV on DVD releases, and even a classic film hitting Blu-ray for the first time. On the other hand, the depth is really bad. If you look at Amazon.com's list of best selling new releases, you will find filler on the second page. That's not to say there are no contenders for Pick of the Week. Despicable Me 2 is the best selling release and the Blu-ray Combo Pack or 3D Combo Pack are also among the best, as is Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray. There are also a few more contenders where I'm waiting for a screener (Berberian Sound Studio, The Hunt, etc.). and it is a busy week for top notch releases. In the end, I went with Despicable Me 2 for that honor, but it was a real coin toss. More...

Featured Blu-ray Review: Big: 25th Anniversary Edition

December 9th, 2013

Big hits the home market this week with a 25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray. Or if you want to be snarky, you could call it a 4th Anniversary Edition of the 2009 Blu-ray release. Is there anything new this time around? No. That said, if you didn't grab the Blu-ray the first time around, is the 25th Anniversary Edition worth it? More...


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  3. Box Office
  4. International
  5. Video Sales
  6. Cast & Crew
  7. Trailer

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$8,216,190 (7.1% of total gross)
Legs:13.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:75.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$18,000,000 (worldwide box office is 8.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,132 opening theaters/1,419 max. theaters, 15.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $301,738,657

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play, Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 3rd, 1988 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
International Releases: May 27th, 2021 (Wide) (Australia)
January 19th, 2023 (Limited) (New Zealand)
Video Release: December 10th, 2013 by Fox Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 104 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Man With One Red Shoe
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Body Swap, Same Role, Multiple Actors, Dysfunctional Family, Voiceover/Narration, Coming of Age, Wish Granters, Romance, First Love, February / May Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Gracie Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Biggest Domestic 24th Weekend 69 $440,105 Nov 11, 1988 164
Biggest Domestic 23rd Weekend 59 $591,668 Nov 4, 1988 157
Biggest Domestic 22nd Weekend 64 $657,050 Oct 28, 1988 150
Biggest Domestic 21st Weekend 57 $850,973 Oct 21, 1988 143
Biggest Domestic 20th Weekend 67 $903,280 Oct 14, 1988 136
Biggest Domestic 17th Weekend 92 $1,115,650 Sep 23, 1988 115
Biggest Domestic 14th Weekend 61 $2,487,652 Sep 2, 1988 94
Labor Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 336 $6,839,528 Sep 2, 1988 94
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 202 $6,579,177 Jul 1, 1988 31
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 168 $18,088,735 Jul 1, 1988 31

Leading Cast

Tom Hanks Josh

Supporting Cast

Elizabeth Perkins Susan
Robert Loggia MacMillan
John Heard Paul
Jared Rushton Billy
Mercedes Ruehl Mrs. Baskin
Josh Clark Mr. Baskin
Kimberlee M. Davis Cynthia Benson
Oliver Block Freddie Benson
Erika Katz Cynthia's Friend
Allan Wasserman Gym Teacher
Mark Ballou Derek
David Moscow Young Josh
Gary Klar Ticket Taker
Jon Lovitz Scott Brennen
Alec Von Sommer Brother
Chris Dowden Brother
Rockets Redglare Motel Clerk
Jaime Tirelli Spanish Voice
Paul Herman Schizo
Nancy Giles Administrative Woman
Jordan Thaler Administrative Clerk
Dana Kaminski Personnel Receptionist
Harvey Miller Personnel Director
Tracy Reiner Test Market Researcher
James Eckhouse Supervisor
Linda Gillen Woman in Red Dress
Mildred R. Vandever Receptionist
Robert Goldstein Executive
Kevin Meaney Executive
Peter McRobbie Executive
Paul J. Q. Lee Executive
Debra Jo Rupp Miss Patterson
Keith Reddin Payroll Clerk
Lela Ivey Bank Teller
Doloras Messina Real Estate Agent
Gordon Press Moving Man
George J. Manos Limousine Driver
Vinny Capone Photon Laser Gunfighter
Susan Wilder Karen
John Rothman Phil
Judd Trichter Adam
Pasquale Pugliese Tenor/Dough Man
Tom Coviello Singing Waiter
Richard Devia Singing Waiter
Teddy Holiavko Singing Waiter
Augusto Mariani Singing Waiter
Alfredo Monti Singing Waiter
Sergio Mosetti Singing Waiter
Armando Penso Singing Waiter
Edward Schick Piano Player
F. Benjamin Stimler Boy in Leaves
Jonathan Isaac Boy in Leaves
Samantha Larkin Girl Friend of Cynthia
Bruce Jarchow Photographer
Vaughn Sandman Boy on Baseball Field

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Penny Marshall Director
Robert Greenhut Producer
James L. Brooks Producer
Gary Ross Screenwriter
Anne Spielberg Screenwriter
Howard Shore Composer
Barry Sonnenfeld Director of Photography
Anne Spielberg Co-Producer
Gary Ross Co-Producer
Thomas Reilly Assistant Director
Robert Greenhut Unit Production Manager
Todd Arnow Production Supervisor
Amy Herman Production Supervisor
Santo Loquasto Production Designer
Tom Warren Art Director
Speed Hopkins Art Director
George DeTitta Jr. Set Decorator
Susan Bode Set Decorator
Judianna Makovsky Costume Designer
Bill Campbell Costume Supervisor
Patricia Eiben Costume Supervisor
Barry Malkin Editor
Les Lazarowitz Sound Mixer
Chris Jenkins Re-recording Mixer
Gary Alexander Re-recording Mixer
Steve Pederson Re-recording Mixer
Jerry Ross Supervising Sound Editor
Tom Belfort Sound Editor
Jay Dranch Sound Editor
David Fechtor Sound Editor
Sukey Fontelieu Sound Editor
Bobbe P. Kurtz Sound Editor
Cindy Marty Sound Editor
James Matheny Sound Editor
Frank Smathers Sound Editor
Hugo Weng Sound Editor
Linda Whittlesey Sound Editor
Avram D. Gold Dialogue Editor
Jim Weidman Music Editor
Suzana Peric Music Editor
Scott Grusin Music Editor
Mickey Scott Makeup
Lyndell Quiyou Hairstylist
Juliet Taylor Casting Director
Paula Herold Casting Director

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for December 10th, 2013

December 10th, 2013

It's a good week / bad week when it comes to new releases. On the positive side, there are a couple big first run releases, a couple big TV on DVD releases, and even a classic film hitting Blu-ray for the first time. On the other hand, the depth is really bad. If you look at Amazon.com's list of best selling new releases, you will find filler on the second page. That's not to say there are no contenders for Pick of the Week. Despicable Me 2 is the best selling release and the Blu-ray Combo Pack or 3D Combo Pack are also among the best, as is Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray. There are also a few more contenders where I'm waiting for a screener (Berberian Sound Studio, The Hunt, etc.). and it is a busy week for top notch releases. In the end, I went with Despicable Me 2 for that honor, but it was a real coin toss. More...

Featured Blu-ray Review: Big: 25th Anniversary Edition

December 9th, 2013

Big hits the home market this week with a 25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray. Or if you want to be snarky, you could call it a 4th Anniversary Edition of the 2009 Blu-ray release. Is there anything new this time around? No. That said, if you didn't grab the Blu-ray the first time around, is the 25th Anniversary Edition worth it? More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 3, 1988 2 $8,216,190   1,132 $7,258   $8,216,190 1
Jun 10, 1988 2 $7,901,047 -4% 1,134 $6,967   $20,501,013 2
Jun 17, 1988 2 $6,614,557 -16% 1,174 $5,634   $31,221,730 3
Jun 24, 1988 2 $7,209,488 +9% 1,377 $5,236   $42,533,775 4
Jul 1, 1988 3 $6,579,177 -9% 1,419 $4,636   $53,018,246 5
Jul 8, 1988 4 $5,136,787 -22% 1,384 $3,712   $60,600,213 6
Jul 15, 1988 5 $5,034,273 -2% 1,346 $3,740   $68,565,226 7
Jul 22, 1988 9 $3,904,483 -22% 1,276 $3,060   $75,251,703 8
Jul 29, 1988 8 $3,142,668 -20% 1,254 $2,506   $80,884,959 9
Aug 5, 1988 7 $2,709,551 -14% 1,272 $2,130   $85,062,070 10
Aug 12, 1988 9 $2,225,217 -18% 1,171 $1,900   $88,904,983 11
Sep 2, 1988 9 $2,487,652   1,177 $2,114   $97,856,795 14
Sep 9, 1988 10 $1,326,258 -47% 1,123 $1,181   $99,551,736 15
Sep 23, 1988 12 $1,115,650   931 $1,198   $102,760,832 17
Oct 14, 1988 10 $903,280   834 $1,083   $106,684,340 20
Oct 21, 1988 12 $850,973 -6% 782 $1,088   $107,786,070 21
Oct 28, 1988 12 $657,050 -23% 764 $860   $108,658,609 22
Nov 4, 1988 11 $591,668 -10% 521 $1,136   $109,464,524 23
Nov 11, 1988 11 $440,105 -26% 414 $1,063   $110,028,707 24
Nov 18, 1988 12 $294,121 -33% 340 $865   $110,485,814 25
Nov 25, 1988 12 $302,193 +3% 349 $866   $110,914,367 26
Jan 27, 1989 30 $136,645   190 $719   $113,327,971 35

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 3, 1988 2 $12,599,966   1,132 $11,131   $12,599,966 1
Jun 10, 1988 2 $12,007,207 -5% 1,134 $10,588   $24,607,173 2
Jun 17, 1988 2 $10,717,114 -11% 1,174 $9,129   $35,324,287 3
Jun 24, 1988 2 $11,114,782 +4% 1,377 $8,072   $46,439,069 4
Jul 1, 1988 3 $9,024,357 -19% 1,419 $6,360   $55,463,426 5
Jul 8, 1988 3 $8,067,527 -11% 1,384 $5,829   $63,530,953 6
Jul 15, 1988 5 $7,816,267 -3% 1,346 $5,807   $71,347,220 7
Jul 22, 1988 9 $6,395,071 -18% 1,276 $5,012   $77,742,291 8
Jul 29, 1988 7 $4,610,228 -28% 1,254 $3,676   $82,352,519 9
Aug 5, 1988 7 $4,327,247 -6% 1,272 $3,402   $86,679,766 10
Sep 2, 1988 9 $2,856,335   1,177 $2,427   $98,225,478 14
Oct 14, 1988 8 $1,154,037   834 $1,384   $106,935,097 20
Oct 21, 1988 12 $1,066,462 -8% 782 $1,364   $108,001,559 21
Oct 28, 1988 7 $871,297 -18% 764 $1,140   $108,872,856 22
Nov 4, 1988 6 $715,746 -18% 521 $1,374   $109,588,602 23
Nov 11, 1988 6 $603,091 -16% 414 $1,457   $110,191,693 24
Nov 18, 1988 9 $420,481 -30% 340 $1,237   $110,612,174 25

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 5/27/2021 $19 1 1 2 $2,626,707 6/15/2021
New Zealand 1/19/2023 $121 1 1 1 $121 1/23/2023
 
Rest of World $34,069,745
 
International Total$36,696,573 1/23/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records