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The Big Year
PG

The Big Year

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2011 • 102 min • Comedy

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 9
60
Movie Knight Score
900 reviews
  • 60 Audience · 900 · 100%

Three competitive birdwatchers spend a year chasing rare birds across the U.S., learning that winning isn't everything. This PG-rated comedy highlights the joy of nature and the importance of relationships.

Violence & peril
1/10
Language
2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
2/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
1/10

Heads up

  • Mild competitive tension
  • Some characters are very driven

What it models well

  • Pursuit of a passion
  • Friendship and teamwork
  • Finding balance in life
  • Appreciation for nature

Talk about it after

  • What makes a hobby fun?
  • Balancing personal goals with family time
  • The impact of travel on the environment

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Big Year. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

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Top billed cast

Director: David Frankel • Crew: Howard Franklin

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Details

TMDB audience
6.0/10 (900)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Budget
$41,000,000
Box office
$8,200,000
IMDb
tt1053810

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