Big Top Pee-wee
1988 · Movie · PG · 86 min · ★ 5.0 · 40% critics
A playful farmer’s quiet routine is upended when a storm drops a traveling circus into the yard. Drawn into the colorful chaos, the oddball hero tries to help the performers and become part of the show while juggling small-town resistance and unexpected romantic complications.
Based on The Pee-wee Herman Show
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Details
- Years
- 1988
- Release date
- 1988-07-22
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Critic score
- 40/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.0/10 (149 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like offbeat, kid-friendly chaos in the spirit of Wonder Park or Dunston Checks In; Not for you if you want a sharper, funnier comedy or a straightforward sequel vibe.
Pros: whimsical circus setup; silly family-friendly charm; colorful animals and performers | Cons: thin story; fewer big laughs; uneven tone
Themes
- pig
- relationship problems
- sequel
- traveling circus
- animal lover
- creepy neighbor
Cast & crew
Paul Reubens
as Pee-wee Herman
Penelope Ann Miller
as Winnie
Kris Kristofferson
as Mace Montana
Valeria Golino
as Gina Piccolapupula
Benicio del Toro
as Duke the Dog-Faced Boy
- WW
Wayne White
as Vance the Pig (voice)
Susan Tyrrell
as Midge Montana
Albert Henderson
as Mr. Ryan
Jack Murdock
as Otis
David Byrd
as Deke
Directed by Randal Kleiser