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4.7 / 10(86 votes)IMDbPG19961h 30m$2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Big Bully

“A comedy for the kid in all of us.”

Topics:#bully

Synopsis

A writer returns to his hometown where he faces the childhood nemesis whose life he ultimately ruined, only the bully wants to relive their painful past by torturing him once again.

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TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-01

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 26, 1996

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.14x ROI)

Production Budget

$15M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.14x

-$13M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $15MWorldwide: $2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Steve Miner
Screenplay & Story
Mark Steven Johnson
Original Score
David Newman
Original Title
Big Bully
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Budget
$15M
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Production Studios
Morgan Creek Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Steve Miner

Screenplay & Story

Mark Steven Johnson

Original Score & Music

David Newman

Director of Photography

Daryn Okada

Film Editing

Marshall Harvey

Producers

Gary Foster, Lee Rich, James G. Robinson, Dylan Sellers, Gary Barber

Department Leadership Roster

Steve Miner

Steve Miner

Director

Mark Steven Johnson

Mark Steven Johnson

Writer

J.J. Makaro

J.J. Makaro

Stunt Coordinator

Gary Foster

Producer

Marshall Harvey

Editor

Lee Rich

Producer

James G. Robinson

James G. Robinson

Producer

Ian D. Thomas

Production Design

Monique Prudhomme

Costume Design

Daryn Okada

Daryn Okada

Director of Photography

David Newman

David Newman

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Bully

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Big Bully about?

A writer returns to his hometown where he faces the childhood nemesis whose life he ultimately ruined, only the bully wants to relive their painful past by torturing him once again.

Who directed Big Bully?

Big Bully was directed by Steve Miner.

Who stars in Big Bully?

The principal cast of Big Bully includes Rick Moranis, Tom Arnold, Julianne Phillips, Carol Kane, Jeffrey Tambor.

When was Big Bully released and how long is it?

Big Bully was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

What was the box office and production budget of Big Bully?

Big Bully had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (0.14 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Big Bully?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Bully was composed by David Newman.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Bully?

Big Bully holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).