Big Business (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1988, Big Business is a comedy film directed by Jim Abrahams, running about 97 minutes. “Mixed up at birth, two sets of twins finally meet their match.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1940s in the small town of Jupiter Hollow, two sets of identical twins are born in the same hospital on the same night. One set to a poor local family and the other to a rich family just passing through. The dizzy nurse on duty accidentally mixes the twins unbeknown to the parents. Our story flashes forward to the 1980s where the mismatched sets of twins are about to cross paths.
Who’s in it. Big Business stars Bette Midler as Sadie Ratliff / Sadie Shelton, Lily Tomlin as Rose Ratliff / Rose Shelton, Fred Ward as Roone Dimmick and Edward Herrmann as Graham Sherbourne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Big Business has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Big Business page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Business tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Business (1988)?
- In US, Big Business 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 Big Business worth watching?
- Big Business holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Business?
- Big Business stars Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Fred Ward, Edward Herrmann and Michele Placido.
- When was Big Business released?
- Big Business was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.