Big

Big

Directed by Franco Amurri

Produced by Reteitalia, Gruppo Bema

198787 min6.0 / 10

A whimsical fantasy-comedy about a neglected boy who gets his wish to grow up, only to discover that adulthood brings its own complications and that childhood innocence has unexpected value.

Marco, a nine year old boy, is in love with his elementary teacher, and feels neglected by his workaholic parents. When they forget about his birthday he wishes he could grow up at once. This really happens and Marco begins a new life as an adult. He rents a room in his teacher's flat and she falls in love with him. He even fakes a kidnapping when he runs out of money but he is mistaken for the kidnapper.

Questions people ask

  • Does Big end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Big easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Big violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Big scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Big sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

33/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity39

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise39

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Big, and what each one shares →

Like Big

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Big

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Big, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Big, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Big, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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