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Big Sur (2013): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Big Sur is a 2013 drama starring Josh Lucas, Radha Mitchell and Kate Bosworth. It is based on Big Sur by Jack Kerouac and Aram Saroyan. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and earned $37,466 worldwide. Critics gave it 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

IMDb rating
5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
44%
worldwide gross
$37.5K
Metascore
49
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Big Sur (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Big Sur About?

The premise of Big Sur without spoilers, adapted from Big Sur by Jack Kerouac and Aram Saroyan.

Seeking refuge from his struggles, writer Jack Duluoz journeys to the stunning landscapes of Big Sur. He finds temporary respite in the cabin of his literary hero, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, using the time to confront his inner turmoil. Over three separate visits, Jack battles addiction and explores themes of self-destruction and redemption amidst the natural beauty of the California coast.

Big Sur Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Big Sur Cast

Josh Lucas leads the cast, with Radha Mitchell and Kate Bosworth.

Also Starring in Big Sur

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Ratings

Big Sur Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Big Sur 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

Box office

Big Sur Box Office

Big Sur grossed $37,466 worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$37.5K

US & Canada
$37.5K
Videos

Big Sur Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Big Sur.

BIG SUR - Official Trailer

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FAQ

Big Sur FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Big Sur, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Big Sur?

Big Sur runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Big Sur released?

Big Sur was released on November 1, 2013.

Who is in the cast of Big Sur?

Big Sur stars Josh Lucas, Radha Mitchell and Kate Bosworth, among 5 credited actors.

How much did Big Sur make at the box office?

Big Sur grossed $37,466 worldwide.

How is Big Sur rated?

Big Sur has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.

Is Big Sur based on a book?

Yes. Big Sur is adapted from Big Sur by Jack Kerouac and Aram Saroyan.

Does Big Sur have a post-credit scene?

No. Big Sur has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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