Big Wednesday (1978) movie poster

Big Wednesday (1978)

"A day will come that is like no other... and nothing that happens after will ever be the same."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 67%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 67% (RT: 67%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaComedy

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Director
Runtime
2h
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (190 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Cast
Jan-Michael Vincent as Matt Johnson
William Katt as Jack Barlow
Gary Busey as Leroy "The Masochist" Smith
Lee Purcell as Peggy Gordon
Sam Melville as "Bear"
Reb Brown as "Enforcer"
It's divisive. Only 67% of audiences liked it based on 190 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 67%.
Overview
Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Big Wednesday is a 1978 drama, comedy film directed by John Milius. Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves. The film has been rated by 190 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Big Wednesday delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Big Wednesday (1978) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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