Larger Than Life
“He's got 5 days to go coast-to-coast. (There's just one BIG problem.)”
Synopsis
Motivational Speaker Jack Corcoran is determined to get his career off the ground, but the biggest gigs he can get are the ones nobody wants. One day, he receives a telegram that his circus clown father has passed away and left a "huge" inheritance: an elephant that was his father's pride and joy. His main intention to sell the pachyderm off, Jack must choose between loud and rude zookeeper Mo or attractive animal show owner Terry. As the two trek through the country Jack and the elephant develop a bond, and it changes his approach to life for the better.
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Top Cast
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Bill Murray
Jack Corcoran
Janeane Garofalo
Mo
Matthew McConaughey
Tip Tucker
Linda Fiorentino
Terry Bonura
Pat Hingle
Vernon
Jeremy Piven
Walter
Anita Gillette
Vera Corcoran
Maureen Mueller
Celeste
Keith David
Hurst
Tracey Walter
Wee St. Francis
Harve Presnell
Trowbridge Bowers
Lois Smith
Luluna
Jerry Adler
Event Coordinator
Jesse D. Goins
Airport Guard
Richie Allan
Man in Audience
Christopher Darga
Airport Security Head
Dirk Blocker
Airport Security Man
Carrie Houk
Receptionist
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 18, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.28x
-$21.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Blount Jr.
- Original Score
- Miles Goodman
- Original Title
- Larger Than Life
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.3M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Trilogy Entertainment Group, RCS Films, Majestic Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Franklin
Roy Blount Jr., Garry Williams, Pen Densham
Miles Goodman
Elliot Davis
Sidney Levin
Pen Densham, Richard Barton Lewis, John Watson, Sue Baden-Powell, Guy East
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Franklin
Director
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
Roy Blount Jr.
Screenplay
Pen Densham
Producer
Marcia Hinds
Production Design
Richard Barton Lewis
Producer
Miles Goodman
Original Music Composer
John Watson
Producer
Sidney Levin
Editor
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Larger Than Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Larger Than Life about?
Motivational Speaker Jack Corcoran is determined to get his career off the ground, but the biggest gigs he can get are the ones nobody wants. One day, he receives a telegram that his circus clown father has passed away and left a "huge" inheritance: an elephant that was his father's pride and joy. His main intention to sell the pachyderm off, Jack must choose between loud and rude zookeeper Mo or attractive animal show owner Terry. As the two trek through the country Jack and the elephant develop a bond, and it changes his approach to life for the better.
Who directed Larger Than Life?
Larger Than Life was directed by Howard Franklin.
Who stars in Larger Than Life?
The principal cast of Larger Than Life includes Bill Murray, Janeane Garofalo, Matthew McConaughey, Linda Fiorentino, Pat Hingle.
When was Larger Than Life released and how long is it?
Larger Than Life was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Larger Than Life?
Larger Than Life had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $8.3M at the worldwide box office (0.28 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Larger Than Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Larger Than Life was composed by Miles Goodman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Larger Than Life?
Larger Than Life holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).