The Big Chill

The Big Chill

The story of eight old friends searching for something they lost, and finding that all they needed was each other.

Directed by Lawrence Kasdan

Produced by Carson Productions

1983105 min6.8 / 10

A warm, nostalgic ensemble comedy-drama about old friends confronting loss, regret, and the enduring bonds that hold them together.

Seven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own.

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  • Is The Big Chill sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is The Big Chill easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Big Chill scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

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

  • Does The Big Chill end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

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.

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Love60

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