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Big Fish
A bittersweet, whimsical journey through tall tales and family reconciliation, blending fantasy and reality with warmth and melancholy.
About 2003 film by Tim Burton
Genres drama, fantasy, comedy, werewolf, magic realist
Directed by Tim Burton
Written by Richard D. Zanuck, John August, Daniel Wallace, Dan Jinks
Starring Miley Cyrus, Marion Cotillard, Jessica Lange, Ewan McGregor, Danny DeVito, Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Buscemi, Albert Finney
Music Danny Elfman
Runtime 120 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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