description Big Fish Overview
Big Fish is a 2003 drama film directed by Tim Burton, adapted from Daniel Wallace’s novel. The movie features Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney as a father and son navigating a complex relationship centered around fantastical stories. It explores the challenge of separating truth from fabrication within a man's extensive life narrative.
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info Big Fish Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2003 |
help Big Fish FAQ
Who directed Big Fish?
Big Fish was directed by Tim Burton and released in 2003. It is based on Daniel Wallace's 1998 novel Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions.
Who plays Edward Bloom in Big Fish?
Ewan McGregor plays the younger Edward Bloom, while Albert Finney plays Edward as an older man. Billy Crudup plays Will Bloom, the son trying to understand which parts of his father's stories are true.
Is Big Fish more fantasy or family drama?
It is both. The movie uses fantasy episodes involving a giant, a witch, a circus, and the town of Spectre, but the emotional core is the father-son relationship between Edward and Will.
Who wrote the music for Big Fish?
The score was composed by Danny Elfman, a frequent Tim Burton collaborator. The film also features the Pearl Jam song Man of the Hour, which was written for the movie.
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