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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
Name Known for
John Cleese
Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice) See fewer
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
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
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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