Big Eyes
“She created it. He sold it. And everyone bought it.”
Synopsis
In the late 1950s and early '60s, artist Walter Keane achieves unbelievable fame and success with portraits of saucer-eyed waifs. However, no one realizes that his wife, Margaret, is the real painter behind the brush. Although Margaret is horrified to learn that Walter is passing off her work as his own, she is too meek to protest too loudly. It isn't until the Keanes' marriage comes to an end and a lawsuit follows that the truth finally comes to light.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-28
Top Cast
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Amy Adams
Margaret Keane
Christoph Waltz
Walter Keane
Danny Huston
Dick Nolan
Jon Polito
Enrico Banducci
Krysten Ritter
Dee-Ann
Jason Schwartzman
Ruben
Terence Stamp
John Canaday
Madeleine Arthur
Older Jane
Delaney Raye
Young Jane
James Saito
Judge
Farryn VanHumbeck
Lily
Guido Furlani
Dino Olivetti
Elisabetta Fantone
Olivetti Girl
Emily Maddison
2nd Olivetti Girl
Brent Chapman
Factory Boss
Gabe Khouth
Dad at Art Show
Dylan Kingwell
Boy at Art Show
Peter Kelamis
Real Estate Guy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Luxembourg City Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 14, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$28.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.89x
+$18.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Burton
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Karaszewski, Scott Alexander
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Big Eyes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $28.9M
- Production Studios
- The Weinstein Company, Silverwood Films, Electric City Entertainment, Tim Burton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Burton
Larry Karaszewski, Scott Alexander
Danny Elfman
Bruno Delbonnel
Joseph C. Bond IV
Tim Burton, Lynette Howell Taylor, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski, Katterli Frauenfelder
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Karaszewski
Writer
Tim Burton
Producer
Lynette Howell Taylor
Producer
Tim Burton
Director
Scott Alexander
Producer
Larry Karaszewski
Producer
Bruno Delbonnel
Director of Photography
Scott Alexander
Writer
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
Rick Heinrichs
Production Design
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Joseph C. Bond IV
Editor
Scott Nicholson
Stunt Coordinator
Rocky Capella
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Eyes
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What is Big Eyes about?
In the late 1950s and early '60s, artist Walter Keane achieves unbelievable fame and success with portraits of saucer-eyed waifs. However, no one realizes that his wife, Margaret, is the real painter behind the brush. Although Margaret is horrified to learn that Walter is passing off her work as his own, she is too meek to protest too loudly. It isn't until the Keanes' marriage comes to an end and a lawsuit follows that the truth finally comes to light.
Who directed Big Eyes?
Big Eyes was directed by Tim Burton.
Who stars in Big Eyes?
The principal cast of Big Eyes includes Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, Danny Huston, Jon Polito, Krysten Ritter.
When was Big Eyes released and how long is it?
Big Eyes was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Big Eyes?
Big Eyes had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $28.9M at the worldwide box office (2.89 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Big Eyes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Eyes was composed by Danny Elfman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Eyes?
Big Eyes holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).