Big Eden
“A small miracle.”
Synopsis
Henry Hart is a young gay artist living in New York City. When his grandfather has a stroke, Henry puts his career on hold and returns home to the small town of Big Eden, Montana, to care for him. While there, Henry hopes to strike up a romance with Dean Stewart, his high-school best friend for whom he still has feelings. But he's surprised when he finds that Pike, a quiet Native American who owns the local general store, may have a crush on him.
Top Cast
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Arye Gross
Henry Hart
Eric Schweig
Pike Dexter
Tim DeKay
Dean Stewart
Louise Fletcher
Grace Cornwell
George Coe
Sam Hart
Nan Martin
Widow Thayer
O'Neal Compton
Jim Soams
Corinne Bohrer
Anna Rudolph
Veanne Cox
Mary Margaret Bishop
Douglas Sebern
John Cornwell
Parker Livingston
Andrew Stewart
Cody Wayne
Ben Stewart
Josie Adams
Becky Rudolph
Mark Twogood
Lloyd
Christopher Kendra
Bird
Steve Frye
Fulbright
Steven Brian Conard
Leon
Delbert High
Dick
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$512K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Bezucha
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Bezucha
- Original Score
- Joseph Conlan
- Original Title
- Big Eden
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $512K
- Production Studios
- Chaiken Films, Jour De Fete Films, Wolfe Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Bezucha
Thomas Bezucha
Joseph Conlan
Rob Sweeney
Andrew London
Jennifer Chaiken
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Bezucha
Director
Thomas Bezucha
Writer
Joseph Conlan
Original Music Composer
Andrew London
Editor
Rob Sweeney
Director of Photography
Sam Hamilton
Costume Design
Rene Holguin
Costume Design
Stephanie Carroll
Production Design
Jennifer Chaiken
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Eden
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Big Eden about?
Henry Hart is a young gay artist living in New York City. When his grandfather has a stroke, Henry puts his career on hold and returns home to the small town of Big Eden, Montana, to care for him. While there, Henry hopes to strike up a romance with Dean Stewart, his high-school best friend for whom he still has feelings. But he's surprised when he finds that Pike, a quiet Native American who owns the local general store, may have a crush on him.
Who directed Big Eden?
Big Eden was directed by Thomas Bezucha.
Who stars in Big Eden?
The principal cast of Big Eden includes Arye Gross, Eric Schweig, Tim DeKay, Louise Fletcher, George Coe.
When was Big Eden released and how long is it?
Big Eden was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did Big Eden make at the box office?
Big Eden grossed $512K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Big Eden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Eden was composed by Joseph Conlan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Eden?
Big Eden holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).