Think Big
“All they had was strength, determination, and a lucky chicken bone. Brains aren't everything.”
Synopsis
Two truckers hired to transport toxic waste across the country get caught up with a teen genius who stows away on their truck.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Think Big -Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-13
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Peter Paul
Rafe
David Paul
Vic
Martin Mull
Dr. Bruekner
Ari Meyers
Holly Sherwood
Claudia Christian
Dr. Irene Marsh
Richard Kiel
Irving
Michael Winslow
Hap
Thomas Gottschalk
Mr. Roberts
David Carradine
Sweeney
Tommy Lister Jr.
Z
Richard Moll
Thornton
Tony Longo
Supervisor
Peter Lupus
Bad Guy #1
Sal Landi
Bad Guy #2
Rafer Johnson
Johnson
Jimmy Briscoe
Jimmy
Darcy LaPier
Donna
David Bowe
Security Guard #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Turteltaub
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Wynorski, Jon Turteltaub, Edward Kovach, David Tausik, R.J. Robertson
- Original Score
- Hilary Bercovici, Michael Sembello
- Original Title
- Think Big
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Motion Picture Corporation of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Turteltaub
Jim Wynorski, Jon Turteltaub, Edward Kovach, David Tausik, R.J. Robertson
Hilary Bercovici, Michael Sembello
Mark Morris, Arledge Armenaki
Jeffrey Reiner
Roger Corman, Brad Krevoy, Steven Stabler
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Turteltaub
Director
Jon Turteltaub
Writer
Roger Corman
Producer
Edward Kovach
Writer
David Tausik
Writer
Brad Krevoy
Producer
Steven Stabler
Producer
Jeffrey Reiner
Editor
Hilary Bercovici
Original Music Composer
Michael Sembello
Original Music Composer
Mark Morris
Director of Photography
Robert Schulenberg
Production Design
Gary Jensen
Stunt Coordinator
Kim Robert Koscki
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Think Big
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Think Big about?
Two truckers hired to transport toxic waste across the country get caught up with a teen genius who stows away on their truck.
Who directed Think Big?
Think Big was directed by Jon Turteltaub.
Who stars in Think Big?
The principal cast of Think Big includes Peter Paul, David Paul, Martin Mull, Ari Meyers, Claudia Christian.
When was Think Big released and how long is it?
Think Big was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Think Big?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Think Big was composed by Hilary Bercovici, Michael Sembello.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Think Big?
Think Big holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).