The Big Chill (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1983, The Big Chill is a comedy and drama film directed by Lawrence Kasdan, running about 105 minutes. “The story of eight old friends searching for something they lost, and finding that all they needed was each other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own.
Who’s in it. The Big Chill stars Tom Berenger as Sam Weber, Glenn Close as Sarah Cooper, Jeff Goldblum as Michael Gold and William Hurt as Nick Carlton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Big Chill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $56.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Chill page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Chill tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Chill (1983)?
- In US, The Big Chill is available to 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 Chill worth watching?
- The Big Chill holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Chill?
- The Big Chill stars Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt and Kevin Kline.
- When was The Big Chill released?
- The Big Chill was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.