Where was Big filmed?
1988 film, directed by Penny Marshall.
- New York City
The story is set in New Jersey, about 56 miles (90 km) from where it was filmed.
Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed
- Set in
- New Jersey; New York City
- Filmed in
- New York City
- Distance
- About 56 miles (90 km) between New Jersey and the nearest filming location.
About Big
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- Released
- 1988
- Director
- Penny Marshall
- Cast
- Tom HanksElizabeth PerkinsRobert LoggiaJohn HeardDavid MoscowJared RushtonAllan WassermanJon LovitzMercedes RuehlHarvey Miller
- Genre
- Romantic ComedyComing-of-ageFantasyDrama
- Awards
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films; Saturn Award for Best Writing
The story
Thirteen-year-old Josh Baskin tries to impress a girl by going on a carnival ride but is rejected as he is too short.
Deducing that the Zoltar machine can actually make wishes come true, he tries to locate the machine, but finds that the carnival has moved on.
MacMillan, at FAO Schwarz, and impresses him with his insight into current toys and his child-like enthusiasm.
Famous lines from Big
Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.
Zoltar Speaks?Josh
I wish I were big.Josh
Your wish is granted.Card
I will help you pack.Kid #2
Work, work, work, dammit!Josh
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