The Big Year (2011) movie poster

The Big Year (2011)

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ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 57%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 47% (RT: 41%, MC: 53) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 42m
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (871 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
41%
Metacritic
53
Cast
Steve Martin as Stu Preissler
Jack Black as Brad Harris
Owen Wilson as Kenny Bostick
Brian Dennehy as Raymond Harris
Anjelica Huston as Annie Auklet
Rashida Jones as Ellie
Rosamund Pike as Jessica
Dianne Wiest as Brenda Harris
It's divisive. Only 57% of audiences liked it based on 871 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 47%.
Overview
Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for The Big Year was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • During production of The Big Year, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • David Frankel cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The Big Year is a 2011 comedy film directed by David Frankel. Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition. The film has been rated by 871 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, The Big Year 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. The Big Year (2011) 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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