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Big Eyes streaming

2014 Movie United States, Canada Drama, Biography, Crime 106 min 12
By: Tim Burton With: Christoph Waltz, Krysten Ritter, Terence Stamp, Amy Adams, Jason Schwartzman

In San Francisco in the 1950s, Margaret was a woman trying to make it on her own after leaving her husband with only her daughter and her paintings. She meets gregarious ladies' man and fellow painter Walter Keane in a park while she was struggling to make an impact with her drawings of children with big eyes. The two quickly become a pair with outgoing Walter selling their paintings and quiet Margaret holed up at home painting even more children with big eyes. But Walter's actually selling her paintings as his own. A clash of financial success and critical failure soon sends Margaret reeling in her life of lies. With Walter still living the high life, Margaret's going to have to try making it on her own again and re-claiming her name and her paintings.

Filmium rating
70%

Mood

Dark Humor
Dramatic
Inspiring
Reflective
Serious
Thought-Provoking

Cast & Crew

Tim Burton
Larry Karaszewski
Scott Alexander
Christoph Waltz
Krysten Ritter
Amy Adams
Terence Stamp
Danny Huston
Jason Schwartzman
Jon Polito

Adaptation

Based On A True Story
Biographical

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Artistic Portrayal
Artistic Visuals
Close-Ups
Period-Accurate
Traditional Storytelling

Narrative Structure

Biopic
Linear

Pace

Balanced
Introspective
Moderate
Tension-Building
Varied

Runtime

Standard-Length

Soundtrack

Lana Del Rey
Original Songs

Style

Biographical
Drama
Dramatic
Period-Piece
Vibrant

Time-Period

1950S
1960S

Central Conflict

Artistic Theft
Marital Deception
Public Recognition

Characters

Artist
Celebrity
Husband
Judge
Wife

Ending

Artistic Integrity
Personal Liberation
Truth Revealed

Historical Context

1950S
1960S
Art Scene

Key Plot Points

Court Trial
Discovery Of Forgery
Public Confession

Plot

Artistic Fraud
Artistic Struggle
Fame And Success
Identity Conflict
Marital Conflict
Relationship Dynamics

Setting

1950S
1960S
Hawaii
San Francisco

Shooting Location

Hawaii
San Francisco

Theme

Artistic Integrity
Feminism
Identity
Identity And Truth
Marital Deception

Genre

Biographical
Comedy
Drama

Audiences

Adults
Art Enthusiasts
Art Lovers
Biography Fans
Biopic Fans

Titles

Big Eyes
Les grands yeux
Ojos grandes
Olhos Grandes
Μεγάλα Μάτια
Очиська
빅 아이즈

Awards

Bafta Nomination
Golden Globe

Box Office Success

$29 Million Worldwide

Critical Reception

Generally Favorable
Praise For Performances

Reception

Award Nominations
Box Office Success
Favorable Reviews
Golden Globe Nominations
Moderate Box Office

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2014
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