Taglines: Everyone is searching for something.
In birding, a Big Year is seeing or hearing as many different species of birds as possible in a calendar year. Three men pursue the Birder of the Year title: Kenny Bostick, who’s seen a record 732 in a past big year, Stu Preissler, newly retired, and Brad Harris, who narrates the story. Life gets in the way: Bostick’s wife wants a baby, Stu’s firm needs him for sensitive negotiations, and Brad, divorced and underemployed at 36, has an encouraging mom and a disapproving dad. They criss-cross the continent (including a trip to Alaska’s westernmost island), follow migration patterns, and head for storms that force birds to ground. Who will win, at what cost, and with what rewards?
From David Frankel, the director of The Devil Wears Prada and Marley & Me, comes a sophisticated comedy about three friendly rivals who, tired of being ruled by obligations and responsibilities, dedicate a year of their lives to following their dreams. Their big year takes them on a cross-country journey of wild and life-changing adventures.
The Big Year is a comedy film starring Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson. The Big Year was directed by David Frankel and written by Howard Franklin. It was based on the nonfiction book The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl Obsession which was written by Mark Obmascik. The book followed three men on a quest for a Big Year – a competition among birders to see who can see and identify the greatest number of species of birds in North America (north of Mexico) in a calendar year. The film uses the same premise with fictional characters.
The Big Year
Directed by: David Frankel
Starring: Steve Martin, Jack Black, Owen Wilson, Dianne West, Rashida Jones, Anjelica Huston
Screenplay by: Howard Franklin
Production Design by: Brent Thomas
Cinematography by: Lawrence Sher
Film Editing by: Mark Livolsi
Costume Design by: Monique Prudhomme
Set Decoration by: Peter Lando
Art Direction by: Michael Diner, Martina Javorova
Music by: Theodore Shapiro
MPAA Rating: PG for language and some sensuality.
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: October 14, 2011
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