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The Big Year

Directed by David Frankel
PG
2011    1h 42mComedy
6.241%41%
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.
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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)
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  • The Big Year
    The Big YearTrailer
  • The Big Year (Blu-ray/DVD Trailer)
    The Big Year (Blu-ray/DVD Trailer)Trailer
  • Rashida Jones On Ellie
    Rashida Jones On EllieBehind the Scenes
  • Owen Wilson On His Character
    Owen Wilson On His CharacterBehind the Scenes
  • Steve Martin On Following Your Passion
    Steve Martin On Following Your PassionBehind the Scenes
  • Jack Black On What Attracted Him To The Film
    Jack Black On What Attracted Him To The FilmBehind the Scenes
  • The Bridge
    The BridgeScene
  • Sea Sick Stu
    Sea Sick StuScene
  • Stu's Advice
    Stu's AdviceScene
  • Stu And Brad Scare Kenny
    Stu And Brad Scare KennyScene
 
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