Big Fish (2003)
A son pieces together his dying father's epic, dreamlike adventures, revealing a life of whimsical passion and tall tales.
Throughout his life Edward Bloom has always been a man of big appetites, enormous passions and tall tales. In his later years, he remains a huge mystery to his son, William. Now, to get to know the real man, Will begins piecing together a true picture of his father from flashbacks of his amazing adventures.
How intense is Big Fish?
Big Fish has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What Big Fish feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingmelancholyepicdreamlike
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightFamily night
Where to stream Big Fish
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Big Fish for you?
Is Big Fish scary?
No. Big Fish is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Big Fish gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Big Fish sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Big Fish OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Big Fish?
Big Fish runs 2h 5m.
Where can I stream Big Fish?
Big Fish is streaming on Tubi.
Does Big Fish have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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