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Big Eyes

"She created it. He sold it. And everyone bought it."

December 24, 2014 1h 46m 7.0/10 (3,579 votes)

Originally released in 2014. Big Eyes is a drama film. directed by Tim Burton.

Starring Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, and Danny Huston

Synopsis

In the late 1950s and early '60s, artist Walter Keane achieves unbelievable fame and success with portraits of saucer-eyed waifs. However, no one realizes that his wife, Margaret, is the real painter behind the brush. Although Margaret is horrified to learn that Walter is passing off her work as his own, she is too meek to protest too loudly. It isn't until the Keanes' marriage comes to an end and a lawsuit follows that the truth finally comes to light.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 24, 2014 11 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Good (3,579 votes)
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Budget $10M Production budget
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Box Office $28.9M 2.9x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$28,900,000

Production Companies

  • The Weinstein Company
  • Silverwood Films
  • Electric City Entertainment
  • Tim Burton Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Eyes about?

In the late 1950s and early '60s, artist Walter Keane achieves unbelievable fame and success with portraits of saucer-eyed waifs. However, no one realizes that his wife, Margaret, is the real paint...

Who directed Big Eyes?

Big Eyes was directed by Tim Burton.

How long is Big Eyes?

Big Eyes has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was Big Eyes released?

Big Eyes was released on December 24, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Big Eyes?

The main cast of Big Eyes includes Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, Danny Huston, Jon Polito, Krysten Ritter.

Is Big Eyes worth watching?

Big Eyes has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 3,579 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.