Big (1988)
A boy's wish to be big delivers whimsical, heartwarming chaos as he navigates adult life with childlike wonder.
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.
How intense is Big?
Big has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Big feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingnostalgicfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchDate night
Where to stream Big
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Big for you?
Is Big scary?
No. Big is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Big gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Big sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Big OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Big?
Big runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Big?
Big is streaming on Disney+.
Does Big have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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