Big Fish (2004)

Big Fish (2004)
When Edward Bloom (Albert Finney) becomes ill, his son, William (Billy Crudup), travels to be with him. William has a strained relationship with Edward because his father has always told exaggerated stories about his life, and William thinks he's never really told the truth. Even on his deathbed, Edward recounts fantastical anecdotes. When William, who is a journalist, starts to...
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Release Date: January 9th, 2004

DVD Release Date: April 27th, 2004

PG-13 |2 hr 5 min

Plot Summary

When Edward Bloom (Albert Finney) becomes ill, his son, William (Billy Crudup), travels to be with him. William has a strained relationship with Edward because his father has always told exaggerated stories about his life, and William thinks he's never really told the truth. Even on his deathbed, Edward recounts fantastical anecdotes. When William, who is a journalist, starts to investigate his father's tales, he begins to understand the man and his penchant for storytelling.

Cast: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Alison Lohman, Robert Guillaume, Marion Cotillard

Director: Tim Burton

Genres: Drama

Production Co: Zanuck Company, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Jinks/Cohen Company

Distributors: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Pictures

Keywords: Father, 1950s, Son, 1990s, Hospital, 1940s, Wife, Creative, Love, Emotional, Doctor

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Ratings & Reviews

40
Kirk HoneycuttThe Hollywood Reporter
A misfire. The film that wants to be lighter than air instead crashes to earth with the swiftness of a concrete parachute. show more
100
Glenn KennyPremiere
Big Fish really is a big delight. show more
88
Peter TraversRolling Stone
Director Tim Burton finally hooks the one that got away: a script that challenges and deepens his visionary talent. show more

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