Pee-wee's Big Adventure
“The story of a rebel and his bike.”
Synopsis
The eccentric and childish Pee-wee Herman embarks on a big adventure when his beloved bicycle is stolen. Armed with information from a fortune-teller and a relentless obsession with his prized possession, Pee-wee encounters a host of odd characters and bizarre situations as he treks across the country to recover his bike.
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Paul Reubens
Pee-wee Herman
E. G. Daily
Dottie
Mark Holton
Francis
Diane Salinger
Simone
Judd Omen
Mickey
Irving Hellman
Mr. Crowtrey
Monte Landis
Mario
Damon Martin
Chip
Alice Nunn
Large Marge
David C. Glasser
BMX Kid
Gregory Brown
BMX Kid
Daryl Keith Roach
Chuck
Bill Cable
Policeman #1
Peter Looney
Policeman #2
Starletta DuPois
Sgt. Hunter
Professor Toru Tanaka
Butler
Ed Herlihy
Mr. Buxton
Ralph Seymour
Francis' Accomplice
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 2, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.82x
+$34.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Burton
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Reubens, Phil Hartman, Michael Varhol
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Pee-wee's Big Adventure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $40.9M
- Production Studios
- Aspen Film Society, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Burton
Paul Reubens, Phil Hartman, Michael Varhol
Danny Elfman
Victor J. Kemper
Billy Weber
Richard Gilbert Abramson, William E. McEuen, Robert Shapiro
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Victor J. Kemper
Director of Photography
Tim Burton
Director
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Gilbert Abramson
Producer
Billy Weber
Editor
Robert Shapiro
Producer
Paul Reubens
Writer
Phil Hartman
Writer
Michael Varhol
Writer
David L. Snyder
Production Design
Aggie Guerard Rodgers
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pee-wee's Big Adventure about?
The eccentric and childish Pee-wee Herman embarks on a big adventure when his beloved bicycle is stolen. Armed with information from a fortune-teller and a relentless obsession with his prized possession, Pee-wee encounters a host of odd characters and bizarre situations as he treks across the country to recover his bike.
Who directed Pee-wee's Big Adventure?
Pee-wee's Big Adventure was directed by Tim Burton.
Who stars in Pee-wee's Big Adventure?
The principal cast of Pee-wee's Big Adventure includes Paul Reubens, E. G. Daily, Mark Holton, Diane Salinger, Judd Omen.
When was Pee-wee's Big Adventure released and how long is it?
Pee-wee's Big Adventure was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Pee-wee's Big Adventure?
Pee-wee's Big Adventure had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $40.9M at the worldwide box office (6.82 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Pee-wee's Big Adventure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pee-wee's Big Adventure was composed by Danny Elfman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pee-wee's Big Adventure?
Pee-wee's Big Adventure holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).