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The Big Picture (1989) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Big Picture at a Glance
The Big Picture is a 1989 comedy, romance and drama film directed by Christopher Guest, featuring Kevin Bacon, Emily Longstreth and J.T. Walsh. It is 1 hour 40 minutes long and premiered on September 15, 1989. The Big Picture is rated 5.9/10 by TMDB users across 110 votes and is rated PG-13 in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel seduces Nick with a dream deal to make his first feature, but once production gets rolling, corporate reality begins to intervene: Nick is unable to control a series of compromises to his high-minded vision, and it's all he can do to maintain his integrity in the midst of filmmaking chaos.
Where “The Big Picture” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Kevin Bacon
Nick Chapman
Emily Longstreth
Susan Rawlings
J.T. Walsh
Allen Habel
Teri Hatcher
Gretchen
Michael McKean
Emmet Sumner
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Lydia Johnson
Kim Miyori
Jenny Sumner
Dan Schneider
Jonathan Tristan-Bennet
Jason Gould
Carl Manknik
Tracy Brooks Swope
Lori Pressman
Don Franklin
Todd Marvin
Gary Kroeger
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Picture
When was The Big Picture released?
The Big Picture was released on September 15, 1989.
What is the runtime of The Big Picture?
The Big Picture has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who stars in The Big Picture?
The Big Picture stars Kevin Bacon as Nick Chapman, Emily Longstreth as Susan Rawlings, J.T. Walsh as Allen Habel and Teri Hatcher as Gretchen. The cast also includes Michael McKean, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kim Miyori and Dan Schneider.
Who directed The Big Picture?
The Big Picture was directed by Christopher Guest. The screenplay is credited to Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Michael Varhol.
What genre is The Big Picture?
The Big Picture is listed on TMDB as a mix of comedy, romance and drama.
What is The Big Picture rated?
The Big Picture is rated PG-13 in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.9/10 from 110 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Big Picture for free?
You can watch the trailer for The Big Picture, "The Big Picture (1989) Trailer | Kevin Bacon | Jennifer Jason Leigh", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to The Big Picture?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Big Picture include The Best You Can (2025), St. Elmo's Fire (1985), Friends with Kids (2012), Sidewalks of New York (2001) and He Said, She Said (1991).
Can I stream the full movie of The Big Picture on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.
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