Pee-wee's Big Holiday

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Pee-wee's Big Holiday

2016

1h 29m

Comedy

Adventure

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A fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee (Paul Reubens) to take his first-ever holiday.

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Critics Consensus

The simple story is a little short on laughs, but there's plenty of sweet wackiness for Pee-Wee Herman fans to enjoy.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

We should've had a new Pee-wee movie years ago; this one's a tad uneven, but all in all, it'll do.

Apr 9, 2016

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Ryan Gilbey

New Statesman

The adventure which ensues has as much nuttiness as you would expect, even if it lacks the innovative governing vision that Burton brought to the original.

Mar 25, 2016

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Kristy Puchko

Pajiba

Reubens and company have carefully crafted 99 minutes of kooky new material that will make you feel like a kid again.

Mar 23, 2016

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Jamie Healy

Radio Times

An appreciation of Reubens's kitsch-loving schtick is an advantage but not essential as there are some big laughs to be had along Pee-wee's journey, not least a comedy masterclass in the art of balloon deflation.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 8, 2024

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Kevin Carr

Fat Guys at the Movies

A better Pee-Wee sequel than Big Top, this film taps into the absurdity and child-like charm from Big Adventure.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 25, 2023

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Asia Frey

Lagniappe (Mobile, AL)

It's just fun, whimsical, silly and delightful.

Aug 23, 2018

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Nicolas S

Cara sou um brasileiro eu vir esse filme des quando eu era criança e o melhor filme da risada ainda mais na parte que o pee wee fica com medo da cobra 🤣 muito engraçado em geral eu dou nota máxima por nostalgia e diversão e ele faz nos vive um pouco igual o Joe fala no filme

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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Michael V

I love this movie. I wish we had more Pee Wee movies before Paul's passing. Its a simple fun little movie that doesnt take itself serious and anyone of any age can watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/05/25

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David S

this is NOT an 85% bruh 😭😭😭💀💀

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/30/25

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Audience Member

There is just no one to take the reigns from Paul Reubens. I'm just going to have to watch this, the first Pee-Wee movie, early Steve Martin, and Airplane on rotation in my retirement while I yell at kids to get off my lawn.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/11/25

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Horror fan 4

Pee wee is back!! A worthy third entry into the franchise. We should've had at least six of these movie's. Tim Treakle

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/11/25

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nonya b

I don't understand these reviews saying this movie is inappropriate for kids. One even complained about "nudity" (there is nothing beyond what you see at the beach every day). If you think this has too much "sexual innuendo," stay away from Bugs Bunny; it will blow your mind. Is this as good as Pee-Wee's Big Adventure? Nah. Is it fun, silly, nutty, delightful, and worth a watch? Definitely.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/02/24

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Synopsis

A fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee (Paul Reubens) to take his first-ever holiday.

Director: John Lee
Producer: Judd Apatow, Paul Reubens
Screenwriter: Paul Reubens, Paul Rust
Production Co: Pee Wee Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2017
Runtime: 1h 29m

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