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Movie Info

Release Date: September 30, 1983
Runtime: 105 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Drama Comedy
Budget: $8,000,000
Revenue: $56,342,711
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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69%
Tomatometer
61
61/100
Metacritic
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6.8/10
TMDB
647 votes
⭐
7.1/10
IMDb
45,318 votes
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The Big Chill

1983

"Old friends, new wounds; memories never fade."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Reencuentro? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: O Reencontro? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Marea rΔƒcealΔƒ All international titles (3) →
Drama Comedy 105 min 7.1/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 3/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $8,000,000
Revenue: $56,342,711
Profit $48,342,711
ROI +604.3% (7x)

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The Big Chill is directed by Lawrence Kasdan .

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Keywords

#friendship 170 #suicide 75 #marijuana 32 #funeral 29 #group of friends 15 #regret 12 #nostalgia 11 #reunion 7 #old friends 6 #gathering 3 #bat 2 #south carolina 2 #enduring friendship 1 #lifelong friendship 1 #old school friend 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Big Chill

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  • The Big Chill was filmed on location in South Carolina, primarily in and around the town of Beaufort, which provided a picturesque backdrop for the reunion of the main characters.

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  • Jeff Goldblum's character, Michael, was originally intended to be more of a supporting role, but his improvisational skills during filming led to a more prominent presence in the final cut.

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  • In one scene, the character played by Kevin Kline is seen wearing a shirt with a logo that references the band The Grateful Dead, subtly reinforcing the film's themes of nostalgia and the counterculture of the 1960s.

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  • The film's exploration of friendship and loss resonated with audiences, influencing subsequent ensemble films that deal with similar themes of nostalgia and reunion.

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  • During the funeral scene, a background character can be seen holding a camera, which unintentionally leads to an awkward moment when the camera is visible in a close-up, breaking the immersion of the scene.

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  • Lawrence Kasdan, the director, also co-wrote the script for The Big Chill, drawing inspiration from his own experiences with college friendships and the passage of time.

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