Big Bully

PG

Released Jan 26, 1996

1h 33m

Comedy

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David Leary (Rick Moranis) returns to Hastings, Minn., the childhood home town he was happy to escape years ago. But when David, now a writer and single father, takes a teaching position at his old school, he's a kid again, tormented by the very same bully, Fang (Tom Arnold), who made his school days a living hell. The two men instantly assume their old roles of victim and tormentor. But, when their sons start continuing the abuse, the men may finally have to grow up.

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: C

Sep 7, 2011

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Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

A moronic buddy comedy with a fuzzy-wuzzy coating.

Rated: 1/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Entertainment Weekly

Rated: C

Jan 26, 1996

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jul 23, 2005

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Luke Y. Thompson

New Times

Um...NO!!!!

Rated: 0/5

Sep 7, 2004

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Rated: 2/5

Feb 8, 2004

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Christopher J

had some laughs but the acting kinda sucked and was a huge disapointment all together

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/25/24

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Frank S

Trigger warnings for bullying, psychopathy, and child abuse. This movie could have treated the theme of bullying effectively, but at times makes it look enjoyable and freeing. Tom Arnold is a bit, shall we say, too much of a natural for his role. I did not finish the movie. I was along for the ride, even with the absence of real humor. My walk-out moment? I stopped watching when he went from a gentle but inattentive father to a domestic terror. That his wife appreciated his bullying her and the kids, well, that too much glorifies and feeds into the self-justification that psychopaths are living their best life. It's too bad that Rick Moranis has this blemish on his otherwise excellent career.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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brian t

This was an entertaining movie to watch, a kid who gets bullied and comes back to his hometown as an adult just to have the bullying continue. The comedy duo of Moranis and Arnold is a very unique combination.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Classic movie , I always go back to watch. It's under rated ! If you enjoy this movie give a rating too .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

I don't understand why this stupid website dunks on everything that isn't an "art" film or a foreign film lol. That's why normal ppl couldn't give a rats ass what any of you stuck up critics think! This is a good family movie to watch with your kids, but knowing who is actually criticizing this, I know you probably haven't even left your moms basements yet so no wonder you dunk on everything. If your a normal person and you laugh at normal things, and wanna watch a good 90s family comedy this is a good choice. Don't listen to these goons.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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terry w

Underrated gem! One of the best comedies of the 90s.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

David Leary (Rick Moranis) returns to Hastings, Minn., the childhood home town he was happy to escape years ago. But when David, now a writer and single father, takes a teaching position at his old school, he's a kid again, tormented by the very same bully, Fang (Tom Arnold), who made his school days a living hell. The two men instantly assume their old roles of victim and tormentor. But, when their sons start continuing the abuse, the men may finally have to grow up.

Director: Steve Miner
Producer: Lee Rich, Gary Foster, James G. Robinson
Screenwriter: Mark Steven Johnson
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Morgan Creek Entertainment, Lee Rich Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 26, 1996, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 12, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.8M
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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