Big Wednesday (1978): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Big Wednesday is a 1978 sports drama directed by John Milius, starring Gary Busey, Joe Spinell and Patti D'Arbanville. It runs 2 hours and earned $1,496 worldwide. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- John Milius
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Big Wednesday About?
The premise of Big Wednesday without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three young surfers growing up in sun-drenched California embrace a carefree existence centered around riding the waves. As they mature, their individual ambitions lead them down different paths, testing their friendship and forcing them to confront adulthood. Years later, they reunite for one last chance to experience the thrill of surfing together and recapture a piece of their lost youth, facing the power of the Pacific Ocean one final time.
Big Wednesday Cast
Gary Busey leads the cast, with Joe Spinell and Patti D'Arbanville. Directed by John Milius; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Milius
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Big Wednesday Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Big Wednesday 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 87%
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 9.0
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TMDB 69% User score
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Big Wednesday Plot Summary
What happens in Big Wednesday from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the scorching heat of summer 1962, three carefree individuals embarked on a thrilling journey shaped by their love for surfing: Matt Johnson, a rebellious spirit, Jack Barlow, the voice of reason, and Leroy “The Masochist” Smith, whose nickname reveals much about his troubled psyche. Their adventures unfolded against the backdrop of the turbulent 1960s, where the vibrancy of youth contrasted sharply with the harsh realities of the world around them.
Full summary
The whole story of Big Wednesday, scene by scene
Big Wednesday Box Office
Big Wednesday grossed $1,496 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.5K
Big Wednesday Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Big Wednesday.
How Well Do You Know Big Wednesday?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What year does the film 'Big Wednesday' primarily take place in?
Cars in Big Wednesday
48 cars on screen, including the 1952 Chrysler Saratoga Town & Country and the 1960 Buick Invicta.
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1952 Chrysler Saratoga Town & Country Important role -
1960 Buick Invicta Minor role -
1964 Chevrolet C-10 Panel Minor role -
1959 Chevrolet El Camino Minor role
Big Wednesday Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Un Mercoledì da Leoni” and “El gran miércoles”.
- Also known as
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- Un Mercoledì da Leoni
- El gran miércoles
- Os Três Amigos
- Tag der Entscheidung
- Den stora dagen
- Все решается в среду
- יום רביעי הגדול
- Graffiti Party
- Nagy szerda
- De vilde år
- 伟大的星期三
- 빅 웬즈데이
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- Amargo Reencontro
- Dan velikih valova
- Velká středa
- Büyük Çarşamba
- Un mercredi spécial
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Big Wednesday FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Big Wednesday, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Big Wednesday?
Big Wednesday runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Big Wednesday released?
Big Wednesday was released on May 26, 1978.
Who directed Big Wednesday?
Big Wednesday was directed by John Milius.
More films by John Milius Who is in the cast of Big Wednesday?
Big Wednesday stars Gary Busey, Joe Spinell and Patti D'Arbanville, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Big Wednesday make at the box office?
Big Wednesday grossed $1,496 worldwide.
How is Big Wednesday rated?
Big Wednesday has 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Big Wednesday have a post-credit scene?
No. Big Wednesday has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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