The Big Year

2011    1h 42m    PG
Comedy
6.242%41%60%
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Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition.
Directed By
David Frankel
Written By
Howard Franklin, Mark Obmascik
Studio
Ingenious Media, Fox 2000 Pictures,

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Cast of The Big Year
  • Steve MartinStu Preissler
  • Jack BlackBrad Harris
  • Owen WilsonKenny Bostick
  • Brian DennehyRaymond Harris
  • Anjelica HustonAnnie Auklet
  • Rashida JonesEllie
  • Rosamund PikeJessica
  • Dianne WiestBrenda Harris
  • JoBeth WilliamsEdith
  • Anthony AndersonBill Clemont
  • Corbin BernsenGil Gordon
  • Barry Shabaka HenleyDr. Neil Kramer
  • Joel McHaleBarry Loomis
  • Tim Blake NelsonFuchs
  • Jim ParsonsCrane
  • Kevin PollakJim Gittelson
  • Nate TorrenceTed Simkin
  • Steven WeberRick
  • Zahf ParooPrasad
  • John CleeseHistorical Montage Narrator (voice)
  • Paul CampbellTony
  • Cindy BusbySusie
  • Greg KeanComputer Birder
  • Eva BourneBirder's Daughter
  • Bill DowDr. Paul Elkin
  • June SquibbOld Lady
  • Craig BockhornLawyer
  • Joey ArescoFrank Falucci
  • Ryan CaltagironeFrank Jr.
  • Al RokerNew York Weatherman
  • Christopher MannSecurity Guard
  • Jan BosLocal Newsman (High Island)
  • Kate GajdosikLocal Newswoman (High Island)
  • William SamplesBritish Tourist
  • Scott PateyBirder (High Island)
  • Marci T. HouseTroop Leader
  • Michael BeanWaiter
  • Christopher RedmondScott
  • Devon WeigelKaren
  • Andrew WilsonMike Shin
  • Gabrielle RoseMary Swit
  • Calum WorthyColin Debs
  • Doreen RamusCB Announcer
  • Terence KellyPete Shackelford
  • Steve DarlingAnchorage Weatherman
  • Jon FrankelAnchorage Anchorman
  • David James LewisLanky Birder
  • Jesse MossDarren
  • Kath DugrayMotel Manager
  • Morgan BraytonFerry Ticket Seller
  • Sheelah MegillNurse
  • Veena SoodNurse Katie
  • Dee Jay JacksonParking Attendant
  • Calvin LeeChinese Waiter
  • Tshering GarieChinese Waitress
  • Michael Karl RichardsVicki's Fiancée (uncredited)
  • Stacey ScowleyVicki (uncredited)
The Big Year Reviews
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  • The Big Year
  • The Big Year (Uk)
  • The Big Year: TV Spot (Uk)
  • The Big Year (Blu-ray/DVD Trailer)
  • The Big Year: Rashida Jones On Ellie
  • The Big Year: Owen Wilson On His Character
  • The Big Year: Steve Martin On Following Your Passion
  • The Big Year: Jack Black On What Attracted Him To The Film
  • The Big Year: The Bridge
  • The Big Year: Sea Sick Stu
  • The Big Year: Stu's Advice
  • The Big Year: Stu And Brad Scare Kenny

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