Big Eden (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Big Eden is a 2001 romantic drama directed by Thomas Bezucha, starring Arye Gross and Eric Schweig. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $512,451 worldwide. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Thomas Bezucha
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jour de Fête Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Big Eden About?
The premise of Big Eden without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After returning to his grandfather's ranch in Big Eden, Montana, Henry Hart finds himself caring for the elderly man and re-engaging with a close-knit community. As he settles into the peaceful surroundings and reconnects with old friends, Henry begins a personal journey of belonging and love. He grapples with family responsibilities while searching for his place in the world and discovering the importance of connection and finding a true sense of home.
Big Eden Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay relationship
- gay artist
- gay crush
- gay character
- gay interest
- montana
- kiss
- friendship
- coming out
- gay romance
- gay love
- gay kiss
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- gay friend
- gay couple
- glacier national park
- man dances with a man
- shy man
- artist
- native american
- shyness
- family relationships
- self discovery
- same sex situation
- river
- train station
- homosexual
- homosexuality
- friendship between men
- first gay sexual experience
- christmas
- alternate reality
- gay slur
- gay bashing
- vito russo test passed
- pantry
- gay
- hometown
- general store
- store
- unrequited love
- new york
- present
- mayor
- stroke
- painting
- picnic
- saying grace
- prayer
- overalls
- fireworks
Big Eden Cast
Arye Gross leads the cast, with Eric Schweig. Directed by Thomas Bezucha.
- Director Thomas Bezucha
More from Thomas Bezucha
More films directed by Thomas Bezucha, best-rated first: The Family Stone, Monte Carlo and Let Him Go.
Big Eden Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Big Eden 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 79%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 63% User score
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Big Eden Plot Summary
What happens in Big Eden from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the sun-kissed summer of 2000 envelops New York, Henry Hart, a celebrated artist grappling with his identity as a gay man, is unexpectedly drawn back to his roots when he receives alarming news from an old friend, Grace Cornwell: his grandfather, Sam, has suffered a stroke. Against the advice of his loyal assistant, Mary Bishop, who urges him to remain in the city, Henry feels an undeniable pull to return to his quaint hometown of Big Eden, Montana. He bids farewell to the bustling city life and steps back into his childhood memories, where time appears to stand still.
Full summary
The whole story of Big Eden, scene by scene
Big Eden Box Office
Big Eden grossed $512,451 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$512.5K
- US & Canada
- $512.5K
Big Eden Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Big Eden 15th Anniversary Blu-ray Promo Teaser
How Well Do You Know Big Eden?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What event prompts Henry to return to Big Eden?
Cars in Big Eden
15 cars on screen, including the 1999 Ford F-150 and the 1978 Ford F-Series.
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1999 Ford F-150 Important role -
1978 Ford F-Series Important role -
1968 GMC C-Series Important role -
1987 Plymouth Reliant K Important role
Big Eden Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “De Volta ao Paraíso” and “Megali Edem”.
- Also known as
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- De Volta ao Paraíso
- Megali Edem
- 伊甸园
- ביג עדן
- Великий Едем
- Большой рай
- 빅 에덴
- 男式伊甸園
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Big Eden FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Big Eden, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Big Eden?
Big Eden runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Big Eden released?
Big Eden was released on June 1, 2001.
Who directed Big Eden?
Big Eden was directed by Thomas Bezucha.
More films by Thomas Bezucha Who is in the cast of Big Eden?
Big Eden stars Arye Gross and Eric Schweig.
How much did Big Eden make at the box office?
Big Eden grossed $512,451 worldwide.
How is Big Eden rated?
Big Eden has 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Big Eden have a post-credit scene?
No. Big Eden has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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