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The Big Year

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2011 | 102m | English

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Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition.
Release Date: Oct 13, 2011
Director: David Frankel
Writer: Howard Franklin, Mark Obmascik
Genres: Comedy
Keywords helicopter, based on novel or book, honeymoon, airplane, ornithology, birding, birdwatching, duringcreditsstinger
Production Companies 20th Century Fox, Ingenious Media, Dune Entertainment, Fox 2000 Pictures, Deuce Three Productions, Red Hour, Sunswept Entertainment
Box Office Revenue: $8,200,000
Budget: $41,000,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
Steve Martin Stu Preissler
Jack Black Brad Harris
Owen Wilson Kenny Bostick
Brian Dennehy Raymond Harris
Anjelica Huston Annie Auklet
Rashida Jones Ellie
Rosamund Pike Jessica
Dianne Wiest Brenda Harris
JoBeth Williams Edith
Anthony Anderson Bill Clemont
Corbin Bernsen Gil Gordon
Barry Shabaka Henley Dr. Neil Kramer
Joel McHale Barry Loomis
Tim Blake Nelson Fuchs
Jim Parsons Crane
Kevin Pollak Jim Gittelson
Nate Torrence Ted Simkin
Steven Weber Rick
Zahf Paroo Prasad
John Cleese Historical Montage Narrator (voice)
Paul Campbell Tony
Cindy Busby Susie
Greg Kean Computer Birder
Eva Bourne Birder's Daughter
Bill Dow Dr. Paul Elkin
June Squibb Old Lady
Craig Bockhorn Lawyer
Joey Aresco Frank Falucci
Ryan Caltagirone Frank Jr.
Al Roker New York Weatherman
Christopher Mann Security Guard
Jan Bos Local Newsman (High Island)
Kate Gajdosik Local Newswoman (High Island)
William Samples British Tourist
Scott Patey Birder (High Island)
Marci T. House Troop Leader
Michael Bean Waiter
Christopher Redman Scott
Devon Weigel Karen
Andrew Wilson Mike Shin
Gabrielle Rose Mary Swit
Calum Worthy Colin Debs
Doreen Ramus CB Announcer
Terence Kelly Pete Shackelford
Steve Darling Anchorage Weatherman
Jon Frankel Anchorage Anchorman
David James Lewis Lanky Birder
Jesse Moss Darren
Kath Dugray Motel Manager
Morgan Brayton Ferry Ticket Seller
Sheelah Megill Nurse
Veena Sood Nurse Katie
Dee Jay Jackson Parking Attendant
Calvin Lee Chinese Waiter
Tshering Garie Chinese Waitress
Michael Karl Richards Vicki's Fiancée (uncredited)
Stacey Scowley Vicki (uncredited)
Name Job
Curt Bonn Stunts
David Frankel Director
Howard Franklin Screenplay
Julia Michels Music Supervisor
Michael Diner Art Direction
Sean Goojha Art Department Coordinator
Laurel Bergman Assistant Art Director
Sonia Gemmiti Art Department Assistant
Scott Calderwood Assistant Set Decoration
John Clothier "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
Andrew D. Wilson "B" Camera Operator
Trig Singer "C" Camera Operator
Charles O'Shea Boom Operator
Susan Lambie Script Supervisor
David Rogow Additional Editor
Tom Fleischman Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Dan DiPrima Supervising Music Editor
Eric J. Robertson Visual Effects Supervisor
Byron Brisco Stunts
Kim Duess Stunts
Leif Havdale Stunts
Mark Livolsi Editor
Monique Prudhomme Costume Design
Brent Thomas Production Design
Mark Obmascik Book
Martina Javorova Art Direction
Lori West Graphic Designer
David Clarke Assistant Art Director
Peter Lando Set Decoration
Brent Bennett Set Decoration Buyer
Murray Close Still Photographer
David Husby Production Sound Mixer
David Dowling Property Master
William Kruzykowski First Assistant Editor
Paul Urmson Supervising Sound Editor
Bob Chefalas Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Thomas S. Drescher Music Editor
Mark Aisbett Stunts
Dave Campbell Stunts
Mike Crestejo Stunts
Ryan Ennis Stunts
Ty Trand Stunt Double
Coreen Mayrs Casting
Darian Deering Set Dresser
Guy Miller Set Dresser
Julie Donovan First Assistant "A" Camera
Greg Beaton First Assistant "B" Camera
Andrew Capicik Second Assistant "B" Camera
Jared Krenz Camera Trainee
Carrie Wilson Second Assistant "C" Camera
Wes Hamby Assistant Property Master
Daniel DiPrima Supervising Music Editor
John Dekker Gaffer
Michael Mayo Rigging Gaffer
Dan Gorval Best Boy Grip
Troy James Sobotka Grip
Aaron Wik Grip
Andrew Mackie Rigging Grip
Jennifer Grossman Costume Coordinator
Heather Osborne Costumer
Lucas Comstock Set Costumer
Lisa Love Makeup Department Head, Makeup Artist
Joseph A. Campayno Makeup Artist
Leah Ehman Assistant Makeup Artist
Debra Wiebe Hairstylist, Hair Department Head
Andrea Simpson Assistant Hairstylist
Michael Gazetas Location Manager
Jason Collier Assistant Location Manager
Corine Buffel Production Coordinator
Karen Pelrine Assistant Production Coordinator
Alex Burdett Special Effects Coordinator
Rob Dampier Construction Foreman
Debera Barager Production Accountant
Rich Brown Payroll Accountant
Amy Nygaard Casting Associate
James Forsyth Extras Casting
Sylvia Nablo Transportation Coordinator
Bert Prevost Transportation Co-Captain
Kenton Jakub ADR Editor
Steven Visscher Foley Supervisor
Lawrence Zipf Assistant Sound Editor
Douglas Murray ADR Mixer
Charleen Richards-Steeves ADR Mixer
Paul Frye ADR Recordist
Eric Potter Sound Recordist
Marko Costanzo Foley Artist
Pete Anthony Orchestrator, Conductor
J. Michael Williams Unit Production Manager
Mark Bunting Second Assistant Director
Jimmy Waitman Stunts
Gregory Wise Stunts
Heike Brandstatter Casting
Mike Marsten Set Dresser
Jacques Larrue Set Dresser
Sean M. Harding First Assistant "B" Camera
Richard Sinclair Second Assistant "A" Camera
Scott Cozens Camera Loader
David Lourie First Assistant "C" Camera
Spencer Louttit Assistant Property Master
Jason Miller Post Production Coordinator
Shandy Lashley Visual Effects Coordinator
Craig Jones Best Boy Electric
Kim Olsen Key Grip
Gil Forrester Dolly Grip
Bryce Shaw Grip
Curt Griebel Rigging Grip
Lise Hache Assistant Costume Designer
Don Vargas Costumer
Paul Lavigne Costume Set Supervisor
Summer Eves Truck Costumer
Patty York Makeup Artist
Geraldine Jones Hairstylist
Rino Pace Location Manager
Thierry Tanguy Location Manager
Dan Kuzmenko Assistant Location Manager
Susan Crawford Production Coordinator
Patricia Barry Assistant Production Coordinator
Jesse Joslin Construction Coordinator
Keith McCulloch Construction Foreman
Marc Borja Assistant Accountant
Justine Hempe Casting Associate
Laura Obenaus Casting Assistant
Lorraine Jamison Unit Publicist
Cliff Brown Transportation Captain
Nicholas Renbeck Supervising Dialogue Editor
Wyatt Sprague Sound Effects Editor
Rick Chefalas First Assistant Sound Editor
Paul Tirone Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Beaux Neylon ADR Mixer
Michael Fowler ADR Recordist
David Lucarelli ADR Recordist
George A. Lara Foley Mixer
Randy Kerber Orchestrator
Jim Brebner First Assistant Director
Lawrence Sher Director of Photography
Margery Simkin Casting
Theodore Shapiro Original Music Composer
Scott J. Ateah Stunt Coordinator
Ed Anders Stunt Coordinator
Celia Bond Stunts
Janene Carleton Stunts
Mike Carpenter Stunts
Laura Lee Connery Stunts
Scott Nicholson Stunts
Todd Scott Stunts
Owen Walstrom Stunts
Brent Woolsey Stunts
Name Title
Stuart Cornfeld Producer
Brad Van Arragon Co-Producer
Carol Fenelon Executive Producer
Jeremy Kramer Executive Producer
Jeffrey Harlacker Associate Producer
Curtis Hanson Producer
Karen Rosenfelt Producer
Ben Stiller Executive Producer
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