The Big Year Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 19, 2011

The Big Year

Release Date: Friday, October 14, 2011 Theaters

Director: David Frankel

Starring: Jack Black • Dustin Hoffman • Owen Wilson • Rashida Jones • Angelica Huston

PG Adventure N/A

4.03 / 5.0

95% WILL SEE 5% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson are at a crossroads -- one is experiencing a mid-life crisis, another a late-life crisis, and the third, a far from ordinary no-life crisis. Follows three friendly rivals who, tired of being ruled by obligations and responsibilities, dedicate a year of their lives to following their dreams. Their big year takes them on a cross-country journey of adventures to try to win the North American Big Year, an annual bird-watching competition.

Adventure Comedy

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Who stars in The Big Year – Cast List

Jack Black
Anaconda, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
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Dustin Hoffman
Kung Fu Panda 4, Kung Fu Panda
Owen Wilson
Charlie the Wonderdog, Focker In-Law
Rashida Jones
The Social Network, In the Blink of an Eye
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Angelica Huston
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Jim Parsons
Animal Farm, Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies

Who is making The Big Year – Crew List

A look at The Big Year behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director David Frankel last helmed Jerry and Marge Go Large and Collateral Beauty. The film's writer Howard Franklin last penned Property of the State and A Matter of Size.

Director: David Frankel
Screenwriters: Howard Franklin
Mark Obmascik
Richard Loncraine
Producers: Stuart Cornfeld
Carol Fenelon
Curtis Hanson
Karen Rosenfelt
Ben Stiller

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Deuce Three Productions
Fox 2000 Pictures
Red Hour Films
Sunswept Entertainment

Production – What we know about the The Big Year

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2011

Completed

Changed The Big Year movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Feb 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for language and some sensuality
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: everyone is searching for something
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Big Year Trailers and Clips

The Big Year

Video Clip: 'Audubon'

The Big Year

Video Clip: 'Fallout'

The Big Year

Theatrical Trailer

The Big Year Release Date: When was the film released?

The Big Year was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 14 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 2,149 theaters. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including The Thing, Footloose and The Skin I Live In.