
Big Fish
A skeptical son reunites with his dying, myth‑making father and must confront a surreal legacy of witches, giants and hidden towns before their fragile bond is lost forever.
“An adventure as big as life itself.”
Synopsis
Edward Bloom is a man known for his large appetites, intense passions, and elaborate storytelling throughout his life. As he grows older, he remains an enigma to his son, William. Seeking to understand his father more deeply, William begins reconstructing the true nature of Edward by examining flashbacks that reveal his remarkable adventures.
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A crew of 74+ credited
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Edited by Chris LebenzonShot by Philippe RousselotScored by Danny ElfmanDesigned by Dennis Gassner
Box Office
2003 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.8× its budget
Why 2.5×?
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Worldwide gross
$123.2M
US & Canada: $66.8M — 54% of worldwide · International: $56.4M (46%)
Opening weekend: $74K — 0% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $74K — 0% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 6 theaters
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Also known as
- Big Fish - Der Zauber, der ein Leben zur Legende machtde
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Cast & Crew
74 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Ewan Mcgregor
as Ed Bloom (young)
Albert Finney
as Ed Bloom (senior)
Billy Crudup
as Will Bloom
Jessica Lange
as Sandra Bloom (senior)
Helena Bonham Carter
as Jenny (young & senior) & The Witch
Alison Lohman
as Sandra Bloom (young)
Robert Guillaume
as Dr. Bennett (senior)
Marion Cotillard
as Josephine
Matthew Mcgrory
as Karl the Giant
David Denman
as Don Price (age 18-22)
Missi Pyle
as Mildred
Loudon Wainwright Iii
as Beamen
Supporting cast
51Ada Tai
as Ping
Arlene Tai
as Jing
Steve Buscemi
as Norther Winslow
Danny Devito
as Amos Calloway
Deep Roy
as Mr. Soggybottom
Perry Walston
as Ed Bloom (age 10)
Hailey Anne Nelson
as Jenny (age 8)
Deep Sroa
as as Mr. Soggybottom
Grayson Stone
as Will Bloom (age 6-8)
R Keith Harris
as Ed's Father
Karla Droege
as Ed's Mother
Zac Gardner
as Zacky Price (age 10)
John Lowell
as Don Price (age 12)
Darrell Vanterpool
as Wilbur (age 10)
Miley Cyrus
as Ruthie (age 8)
Joseph Humphrey
as Little Brave
Morgan Grace Jarrett
as Will's Date
Sallie Hedrick
as Pretty Girl
Charles Mclawhorn
as Mayor
Frank Hoyt Taylor
as Sharecropper
Savanna James
as Little Girl
Billy Redden
as Banjo Man
James Deforest Parker
as Shotgun Toter
Russell Hodgkinson
as Some Farmer
Don Young
as Shephard
Jayne Morgan
as Townsperson
David Ramsey
as Townsperson
Greg Hohn
as Townsperson
Zach Hanner
as Cashier
George Mcarthur
as Colossus
Jeff Campbell
as Jump Leader
Lawrence Sykkmon
as Chinese Emcee
Bonnie Johnson
as Teller Woman
Howard Houston Jr
as Piano Student
Joanne Pankow
as Heavy Set Nurse
Trevor Gagnon
as Will's son
Jacob Radford
as Kid
Karlos Walkes
as Dr. Bennett (young)
Cathy Berry
as Lobster Woman
John Fugate
as Side Show Barker
Daniel Wallace
as Econ Professor
Metz Duites
as Ventriloquist
Vincent J Ybiernas
as Asian Officer
Barry C Harvard
as Chicken Plant Operator
Edward Aldag
as Municipal Dump Owner
Michael Garnet Stewart
as Auctioneer
C Alan Rawlins Sr
as Pretty Man
Jake Brake
as Old Zacky
Bevin Kaye
as River Woman
L C Holt
as Spectre Citizen (uncredited)
Will Thomas
as Spectre Citizen (uncredited)
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