Big
PG 1988 • Runtime: 104 Minutes • Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
After making a wish to be “big” at a mysterious carnival machine, 12-year-old Josh Baskin wakes up in the body of an adult. Forced to navigate the adult world with a child’s mindset, Josh lands a job at a toy company, experiences love, and wrestles with newfound responsibilities. As he enjoys the freedoms of adulthood, he gradually realizes the value of his lost childhood. The film balances humor and heart, driven by Tom Hanks’ iconic performance, as Josh searches for a way to return to his true self.
| Condition, tape | Good |
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| Condition, case | Good |
| Director | Penny Marshall |
| Cast | Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard, Jared Rushton |
| Notes | Big was first released on VHS by CBS/Fox Video on March 23, 1989. The original tape featured standard pre-film elements such as FBI warnings, trailers—including one for Say Anything…—and the CBS/Fox and 20th Century Fox intro screens. A reissue followed on August 6, 1992, under the FoxVideo label, with a later edition included in the “20th Century Fox Selections” line released on June 6, 1995. Retailer listings also mention a May 31, 1989 release date with promotional features like behind-the-scenes content and cast interviews, though these may reflect marketing blurbs rather than tape inclusions. Sealed copies dated 1999 indicate the film remained available in VHS format into the late '90s, catering to continued demand for the popular Tom Hanks classic. |