The Big Year (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, The Big Year is a comedy film directed by David Frankel, running about 102 minutes. “Everyone is searching for something.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Big Year stars Jack Black as Brad Harris, Steve Martin as Stu Preissler, Owen Wilson as Kenny Bostick and Kevin Pollak as Jim Gittelson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Big Year has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Year page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Year tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Year (2011)?
- In US, The Big Year is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Year worth watching?
- The Big Year holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Year?
- The Big Year stars Jack Black, Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, Kevin Pollak and Joel McHale.
- When was The Big Year released?
- The Big Year was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.