1988 · movie · PG · 1h 44m
Big
Have you ever had a really big secret?
Is Big on Netflix?
No. Big (1988) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Disney+.
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When a young boy makes a wish at a carnival machine to be big, he wakes up the following morning to find that it has been granted and his body has grown older overnight, but he is still the same 13-year-old boy inside. Now he must learn how to cope with the unfamiliar world of grown-ups, including getting a job and having his first romantic encounter with a woman.
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How we got to 71.2
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.2/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 40 | none |
Big: common questions
Is Big on Netflix?
No. Big (1988) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Disney+.
Where can I watch Big?
Big (1988) is included with a Disney+ subscription in the US.
Is Big worth watching?
It scores 71.2/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Big?
Big runs 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What is Big rated?
Big is rated PG in the US.
Who is in Big?
Big stars Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.