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  • The Big Year (2011)
  • PG
    102 min | Comedy
The Big Year (2011)
PG
102 min | Comedy

Two bird enthusiasts try to defeat the cocky, cutthroat world record holder in a year-long bird-spotting competition.
Director
David Frankel (directed by)
Writers
Howard Franklin (screenplay) | Mark Obmascik (book "The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession") (inspiration)
Producers
Stuart Cornfeld (produced by) | Curtis Hanson (produced by) | Karen Rosenfelt (produced by) | Regina Taufen
Composer
Theodore Shapiro (music by)
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Director
Margery Simkin (casting by)
Production Designer
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Release date
Oct 14, 2011 (United States)
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64 cast members
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John Cleese
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Jack Black
Brad Harris Brad Harris   See fewer
Zahf Paroo
Prasad Prasad   See fewer
Michael Karl Richards
Vicki's Fiancée Vicki's Fiancée   See fewer
Owen Wilson
Kenny Bostick Kenny Bostick   See fewer
Rosamund Pike
Jessica Jessica   See fewer
Steve Martin
Stu Preissler Stu Preissler   See fewer
Kevin Pollak
Jim Gittelson Jim Gittelson   See fewer
Joel McHale
Barry Loomis Barry Loomis   See fewer
Greg Kean
Computer Birder Computer Birder   See fewer
Eva Bourne
Birder's Daughter (as Eva Allan) Birder's Daughter (as Eva Allan)   See fewer
Bill Dow
Dr. Paul Elkin Dr. Paul Elkin   See fewer
Barry Shabaka Henley
Dr. Neil Kramer Dr. Neil Kramer   See fewer
Dianne Wiest
Brenda Brenda   See fewer
Brian Dennehy
Raymond Raymond   See fewer
Anthony Anderson
Bill Clemont Bill Clemont   See fewer
June Squibb
Old Lady Old Lady   See fewer
Anjelica Huston
Annie Auklet Annie Auklet   See fewer
Joey Aresco
Frank Falucci Frank Falucci   See fewer
Ryan Caltagirone
Frank Jr. Frank Jr.   See fewer
Al Roker
New York Weatherman New York Weatherman   See fewer
Christopher Mann
Security Guard Security Guard   See fewer
Jan Bos
Local Newsman (High Island) Local Newsman (High Island)   See fewer
Kate Gajdosik
Local Newswoman (High Island) Local Newswoman (High Island)   See fewer
William Samples
British Tourist British Tourist   See fewer
Scott Patey
Birder (High Island) Birder (High Island)   See fewer
Marci T. House
Troop Leader Troop Leader   See fewer
Michael Bean
Waiter Waiter   See fewer
Steven Weber
Rick McIntire (as Steven R. Weber) Rick McIntire (as Steven R. Weber)   See fewer
Christopher Redman
Scott (as Chris Redman) Scott (as Chris Redman)   See fewer
Andrew Wilson
Mike Shin Mike Shin   See fewer
Gabrielle Rose
Mary Swit Mary Swit   See fewer
Calum Worthy
Colin Debs Colin Debs   See fewer
Doreen Ramus
CB Announcer CB Announcer   See fewer
Terence Kelly
Pete Shackelford Pete Shackelford   See fewer
Steve Darling
Anchorage Weatherman Anchorage Weatherman   See fewer
Jon Frankel
Anchorage Anchorman Anchorage Anchorman   See fewer
David James Lewis
Lanky Birder (as David Lewis) Lanky Birder (as David Lewis)   See fewer
Kath Dugray
Motel Manager Motel Manager   See fewer
Jesse Moss
Darren Darren   See fewer
Morgan Brayton
Ferry Ticket Seller Ferry Ticket Seller   See fewer
Corbin Bernsen
Gil Gordon Gil Gordon   See fewer
Nate Torrence
Ted Simkin Ted Simkin   See fewer
Veena Sood
Nurse Katie Nurse Katie   See fewer
Dee Jay Jackson
Parking Attendant (as DeeJay Jackson) Parking Attendant (as DeeJay Jackson)   See fewer
Calvin Lee
Chinese Waiter Chinese Waiter   See fewer
Tshering Garie
Chinese Waitress Chinese Waitress   See fewer
Michael Q. Adams
Hotel Clerk (uncredited) Hotel Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Bulmer
Roger Tory Peterson (uncredited) Roger Tory Peterson (uncredited)   See fewer
Ian Gregson
Bar Patron (uncredited) Bar Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Jackson Handy
Attu Birder (uncredited) Attu Birder (uncredited)   See fewer
Liv Hansen
Barista (uncredited) Barista (uncredited)   See fewer
Tomas Mureika
Coffee Shop Patron (uncredited) Coffee Shop Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Markley Rizzi
Lawyer (uncredited) Lawyer (uncredited)   See fewer
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