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A 13-year-old boy makes a wish to a carnival fortune-telling machine that he grow up. He wakes up the following morning to find that his wish has been granted and his body has grown older overnight, but he is still the same 12-year-old kid on the inside. He's kicked out by his frightened mother, so he runs to New York city where he gets a job in a toy company. His youthful spirit gets him promotions and the love of a nice woman, but eventually he wants to return to being a boy.

Release date: 3 June 1988
UPC: 086162126086

Tags: Comedy (51), Fantasy (29), Drama (18), Romance (18), Family (18), 1988 (16), 1980s (15), Marketing (7), Coming Of Age (7), Trampoline (7), Children (6), Piano (6), Bully (5), Blockbuster (5), (5), 80s (4), Game (4), Limousine (4), Walkie Talkie (4), Job Promotion (4)

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Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1542 movies items)

" A 13-year-old boy makes a wish to a carnival fortune-telling machine that he grow up. He wakes up the following morning to find that his wish has been granted and his body has grown older overnight, but he is still the same 12-year-old kid on the inside. He's kicked out by his frightened mother, so he runs to New York city where he gets a job in a toy company. His youthful spirit gets him promotions and the love of a nice woman, but eventually he wants to return to being a boy. Upon relea"

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1542 movies items)

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The Best of Tom Hanks (15 movies items)

" Josh "Well, there's a million robots that turn into something. And this is a building that turns into a robot. So what's so fun about playing with a building? That's not any fun!""

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My Favorite Films of 1988 (25 movies items)

" "See that girl over there in the red? Say "hi" to her and she's yours. She'll have her legs around you so tight you'll be begging for mercy." "Well, I'll stay away from her, then." Directed by Penny Marshall Written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg Music by Howard Shore Cinematography by Barry Sonnenfeld Editing by Barry Malkin"

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Charming

“Big does have its minor faults, such as the parents missing a child idea barely registering, but overall while goofy it is also very charming thanks to the performances and chemistry between the two leads. The story is nice and simple, and it is beautifully handled, while the script is witty, funny and quite charming, like the story. Then there is Penny Marshal's polished direction, some nice cinematography and a sweet soundtrack. The best thing though for me was the performances and chemistry of Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Perkins. Hanks is typically fine in his role, and Perkins makes the most of her character, and the two have a very effective chemistry on screen. So overall, very enjoyable and charming, and actually one of the better body-swap movies out there. 8/10 Bethany Cox” read more

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"Not to get into finer details, but the film does have greater questions. The first being, the ramifications of Josh and Susan’s relationship. It’s best not to think of it."

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