Synopsis
Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition.
The Big Year (2011) is a 1h 42min comedy feature film by David Frankel. Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends a...
Key facts
Cast
Steve Martin, Jack Black, Owen Wilson, Brian Dennehy, Anjelica Huston, Rashida Jones, Rosamund Pike, Dianne Wiest
Original language
English
First release
October 13, 2011 (Brazil)
Production companies
20th Century Studios, Deuce Three Productions, Red Hour Productions, Ingenious Media, RatPac-Dune Entertainment
Based on
The Big Year
Filming locations
Georgia, British Columbia
Crew
Screenplay
Howard Franklin
Producer
Curtis Hanson, Karen Rosenfelt, Stuart Cornfeld
Cinematography
Lawrence Sher
Editing
Mark Livolsi
Music
Theodore Shapiro
Trailer
Stills
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Titles
| Original title | The Big Year | English |
| Québec French title | La Grande année |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Brazil | October 13, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Canada | October 14, 2011 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 14, 2011 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | December 2, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | December 2, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Australia | March 1, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | March 8, 2012 |
| Streaming | Romania | March 23, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Spain | June 8, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Germany | June 13, 2012 |
| Streaming | Poland | June 22, 2012 |
| Streaming | Japan | June 30, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Italy | July 27, 2012 |
| Streaming | Hungary | September 12, 2012 |
| Theatrical | France | September 18, 2012 |
| Streaming | France | September 26, 2016 |
| Streaming | France | April 2, 2021 |
| Classification | Germany | 6 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | PG |
| Classification | United States | PG |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | France | March 6, 2013 |
Full credits
| Director | David Frankel |
| Cast | Steve Martin (Stu Preissler), Jack Black (Brad Harris), Owen Wilson (Kenny Bostick), Brian Dennehy (Raymond Harris), Anjelica Huston (Annie Auklet), Rashida Jones (Ellie), Rosamund Pike (Jessica), Dianne Wiest (Brenda Harris), JoBeth Williams (Edith), Anthony Anderson (Bill Clemont), Corbin Bernsen (Gil Gordon), Barry Shabaka Henley (Dr. Neil Kramer), Joel McHale (Barry Loomis), Tim Blake Nelson (Fuchs), Jim Parsons (Crane), Kevin Pollak (Jim Gittelson), Nate Torrence (Ted Simkin), Steven Weber (Rick), Zahf Paroo (Prasad), John Cleese (Historical Montage Narrator (voice)), Paul Campbell (Tony), Cindy Busby (Susie), Greg Kean (Computer Birder), Eva Bourne (Birder's Daughter), Bill Dow (Dr. Paul Elkin), June Squibb (Old Lady), Craig Bockhorn (Lawyer), Joey Aresco (Frank Falucci), Ryan Caltagirone (Frank Jr.), Al Roker (New York Weatherman), Christopher Mann (Security Guard), Jan Bos (Local Newsman (High Island)), Kate Gajdosik (Local Newswoman (High Island)), William Samples (British Tourist), Scott Patey (Birder (High Island)), Marci T. House (Troop Leader), Michael Bean (Waiter), Christopher Redman (Scott), Devon Weigel (Karen), Andrew Wilson (Mike Shin), Gabrielle Rose (Mary Swit), Calum Worthy (Colin Debs), Doreen Ramus (CB Announcer), Terence Kelly (Pete Shackelford), Steve Darling (Anchorage Weatherman), Jon Frankel (Anchorage Anchorman), David James Lewis (Lanky Birder), Jesse Moss (Darren), Kath Dugray (Motel Manager), Morgan Brayton (Ferry Ticket Seller), Sheelah Megill (Nurse), Veena Sood (Nurse Katie), Dee Jay Jackson (Parking Attendant), Calvin Lee (Chinese Waiter), Tshering Garie (Chinese Waitress), Michael Karl Richards (Vicki's Fiancée (uncredited)), Stacey Scowley (Vicki (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Howard Franklin |
| Producer | Curtis Hanson, Karen Rosenfelt, Stuart Cornfeld |
| Executive producer | Ben Stiller, Carol Fenelon, Jeremy Kramer |
| Cinematography | Lawrence Sher |
| Editing | Mark Livolsi |
| Music | Theodore Shapiro |
| Production design | Brent Thomas |
| Visual effects | Eric J. Robertson |
| Costumes | Monique Prudhomme |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
