Big Fish (2003)★ 8.0/10
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
Directed by: Tim Burton
Written by: Daniel Wallace, John August
As his father’s tales feel like lies, Will’s frustration grows, but illness teaches him to listen and believe.
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LA ASINCRONÍA TEMPORAL DEL DESENCUENTRO CON "EL GRAN PEZ"
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3Cast & crew
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Ewan McGregorEd Bloom (young)
Albert FinneyEd Bloom (senior)
Billy CrudupWill Bloom
Jessica LangeSandra Bloom (senior)
Helena Bonham CarterJenny (young & senior) & The Witch
Alison LohmanSandra Bloom (young)
Robert GuillaumeDr. Bennett (senior)
Marion CotillardJosephine
Matthew McGroryKarl the Giant
David DenmanDon Price (age 18-22)
Missi PyleMildred
Loudon Wainwright IIIBeamenVideos
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Awards · 0 wins, 13 nominations
See all ›- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 2004Golden Globe · Best Original Score - Motion Picture
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 2004Golden Globe · Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 2004Golden Globe · Best Original Song - Motion Picture
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 2004Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 2004Oscar · Best Music, Original Score
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Raúlo_l_lAugust 1, 2024
Raúlo_l_lAugust 1, 2024This movie is filled with a fairytale-like atmosphere. Tim Burton's imagination is truly remarkable as he weaves a fairytale story throughout a father's life. Will believes Ed Bloom's fantastical journey is fabricated, but after Ed's death, he realizes his father wasn't lying, leading to a deeper understanding of his father. The director transforms mundane life into a romantic story, blending truth and fiction perfectly. I was moved to tears during the scene where Ed passes away in the hospital—the acting was outstanding.
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Horst_In_TranslationAugust 1, 2024
Horst_In_TranslationAugust 1, 2024In Tim Burton's world, every person's life is a fairytale. The big fish symbolizes the most natural, purest and beautiful form of emotion. Everyone has a dream, and we don't need much logic to prove its realness. A beautiful story simply lets us feel that life can indeed be this wonderful.
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Smelly CatJanuary 16, 2023
Smelly CatJanuary 16, 2023Edward loves freedom by nature.
Contains spoilers
As an adult, he chooses to leave his hometown and embark on a journey around the world. Along the way, Edward meets all kinds of strange characters, experiences countless wonderful adventures, and his greatest interest in the future is to repeat his fantastic journey to others.
Will is Edward's son, who doesn't believe in the bizarre stories his father tells, and is even bored with them. After his marriage, he broke off contact with his father, and years passed in the twinkling of an eye. When he heard from Edward again, Will knew that his father was going to die soon, and he decided to see Edward for the last time. However, this time, Will finally discovers the mystery and truth behind these stories.
Will is Edward's son, who doesn't believe in the bizarre stories his father tells, and is even bored with them. After his marriage, he broke off contact with his father, and years passed in the twinkling of an eye. When he heard from Edward again, Will knew that his father was going to die soon, and he decided to see Edward for the last time. However, this time, Will finally discovers the mystery and truth behind these stories.
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Colecionando emoções com CharlieMarch 24, 2021
Colecionando emoções com CharlieMarch 24, 2021The most memorable story
With this movie I learnt that even though some father-child relationships are not the best, there will always be room for encounters, a place where fantasy takes us and makes us live the most beautiful adventures.
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GustavobizzzMarch 24, 2021
GustavobizzzMarch 24, 2021The value of storytelling
This is one of the most atypical Tim Burton movies and, still, one of the best. A lovely story that goes over topics such as father-son relationship, fantasy and imagination.
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uncuervohuerfanoJanuary 15, 2026
uncuervohuerfanoJanuary 15, 2026Una película de la imaginería que existe en la muerte, la forma de transformar la vida con la historia contada. El ser no solo como aquello que se ha vivido, sino con la manera en la que decido verlo. Una completa historia de amor.
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User-1434121188July 7, 2025
User-1434121188July 7, 2025Contains spoilers
Me gusta esta pelicula, cada historia que cuenta Edward tiene algo único que lo hace diferente y hasta gracioso, cuenta la narrativa de su vida y lo hace ver tan grandioso que me gustaría poder experimentar por todas la aventuras por la cuales paso sean fantasiosas o no.
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Bonita_NelsonAugust 4, 2024
Bonita_NelsonAugust 4, 2024Este filme tem uma atmosfera de conto de fadas. A imaginação de Tim Burton é verdadeiramente notável enquanto ele tece uma história de conto de fadas ao longo da vida de um pai. Will acredita que a jornada fantástica de Ed Bloom foi inventada, mas após a morte de Ed, ele percebe que seu pai não estava mentindo, levando a uma compreensão mais profunda de seu pai. O diretor transforma a vida mundana em uma história romântica, misturando perfeitamente verdade e ficção. Fiquei emocionado durante a cena em que Ed falece no hospital — a atuação foi excelente.
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Cecil_FletcherAugust 4, 2024
Cecil_FletcherAugust 4, 2024No mundo de Tim Burton, a vida de cada pessoa é um conto de fadas. O peixe grande simboliza a forma de emoção mais natural, pura e bela. Todo mundo tem um sonho e não precisamos de muita lógica para provar sua realidade. Uma bela história simplesmente nos permite sentir que a vida pode realmente ser maravilhosa.
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Bob2maAugust 3, 2024
Bob2maAugust 3, 2024Esta película está repleta de una atmósfera similar a la de un cuento de hadas. La imaginación de Tim Burton es realmente loable ya que conecta una historia de fantasía con la vida de un padre. Will cree que el fantástico camino de Ed Bloom es mentira, pero luego de la muerte de Ed, él se da cuenta de que su padre no estaba mintiendo, lo que lleva a que lo comprenda mejor. El director transforma la vida mundana en una historia romántica al mezclar la verdad y la ficción de manera perfecta. La escena donde Ed muere en el hospital me conmovió hasta las lágrimas, la actuación fue increíble.
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Andrew_RichardsAugust 3, 2024
Andrew_RichardsAugust 3, 2024En el mundo de Tim Burton, la vida de cada persona es un cuento de hadas. El gran pez simboliza la forma de emoción más natural, pura y hermosa. Todos tienen un sueño y no necesitamos de mucha lógica para probar su autenticidad. Una hermosa historia como esta simplemente nos hace sentir que la vida puede de verdad ser asombrosa.
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perlei4February 15, 2022
perlei4February 15, 2022Um conto de fadas todo dele
Simplesmente encantador, Tim Burton poderia contar história pra criança dormir e o mundo não entendeu isso ainda.
