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The Big Picture

Film · 1989

Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel seduces Nick with a dream deal to make his first feature, but once production gets rolling, corporate reality begins to intervene: Nick is unable to control a series of compromises to his high-minded vision, and it's all he can do to maintain his integrity in the midst of filmmaking chaos.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Christopher Guestdirector · writer
  2. Michael Varholwriter · producer
  3. Michael McKeanwriter
  4. Richard Gilbert Abramsonexecutive producer
  5. William E. McEuenexecutive producer
  6. Martin Nicholsoneditor
  7. David Nichterncomposer
  8. Nina Axelrodcasting director
  9. Jeffrey Jurcinematographer
  10. Valen Watsonproducer
  11. Richard Luke Rothschildproducer
  12. Joseph T. Garrityproduction designer

On screen

  1. Emily Longstrethlead actor
  2. J.T. Walshlead actor
  3. Teri Hatcherlead actor
  4. Kevin Baconlead actor
  5. Michael McKeansupporting actor
  6. Jason Gouldsupporting actor
  7. Tracy Brooks Swopesupporting actor
  8. Dan Schneidersupporting actor
  9. Kim Miyorisupporting actor
  10. Don Franklinsupporting actor
  11. Jennifer Jason Leighsupporting actor
  12. Valen Watsonguest actor
  13. Britta Wilsonguest actor
  14. Jennifer Karrguest actor
  15. Martin Lundguest actor
  16. Matthew Eichlerguest actor
  17. Michael Jocumguest actor
  18. Nadine Lenore Pattersonguest actor
  19. Novi Novogguest actor
  20. Pamela Morrisguest actor
  21. Patty Howethguest actor
  22. Sue-Ann Leedsguest actor
  23. Tim Landersguest actor
  24. Brad Zutautguest actor
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From the people who made The Big Picture

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  1. Pee-wee's Big Adventure1985 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  2. Waiting for Guffman1997 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  3. This Is Spinal Tap1984 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  4. A Mighty Wind2003 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  5. Best in Show2000 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  6. Big Top Pee-wee1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. For Your Consideration2006 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  8. Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman1994 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  9. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues2025 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  10. The Thick of It2007 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. Mascots2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. Almost Heroes1998 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  13. The Lonely Guy1984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Halloweentown1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Thick as Thieves2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. A Few Good Men1992 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  17. Above Suspicion2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Deadwood: The Movie2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Planes, Trains and Automobiles1987 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  20. Rugrats2021 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  21. Theodore Rex1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid1982 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. The Man with Two Brains1983 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  24. Fright Night Part 21988 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  25. Last Dance1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. Mrs. Henderson Presents2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. The Last Seduction1994 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  28. The Jerk1979 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  29. Critters 31991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  30. Motel Hell1980 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  31. Whatever Works2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  32. Short Circuit 21988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  33. Critters 41992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  34. The Princess Bride1987 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  35. Memoirs of an Invisible Man1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  37. Coneheads1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  39. D.A.R.Y.L.1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  40. The Hot Rock1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  42. John Doe2002 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  43. Soul Man1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  44. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  45. How Stella Got Her Groove Back1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  46. Little Shop of Horrors1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  47. Unforgettable1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  49. Live Wire1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  50. The Long Riders1980 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. Joy Ride2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. Inhumans: The First Chapter2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. Roots2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  54. Dirty Dancing1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. My Big Fat Greek Wedding2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. Romy and Michele's High School Reunion1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Marvel's Inhumans2017 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  59. That Darn Cat1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. The Eye2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Double Jeopardy1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Cobra1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. Bessie2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. The Truman Show1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. Urban Legends: Final Cut2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 12012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  68. Flashback1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  71. Nothing to Lose1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  74. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story2023 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
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  81. Small Soldiers1998 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  82. The Hunchback of Notre Dame II2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  84. Saturday Night Live1975 · TV seriesFaint· 10 shared
  85. The Producers2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  91. Casper: A Spirited Beginning1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Game ShakersDan Schneider2015 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  2. Drake & JoshDan Schneider2004 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  3. Sam & CatDan Schneider2013 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  4. VictoriousDan Schneider2010 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  5. Private ResortEmily Longstreth1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. iCarlyDan Schneider2007 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  7. Zoey 101Dan Schneider2005 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  8. Henry DangerDan Schneider2014 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  9. Wild ThingsKevin Bacon1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. Merry Christmas, Drake & JoshDan Schneider2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. They/ThemKevin Bacon2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. Sling BladeJ.T. Walsh1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanTeri Hatcher1993 · TV seriesNotable· 5 shared
  14. Crazy PeopleJ.T. Walsh1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. Drake & Josh Go HollywoodDan Schneider2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. Big Fat LiarDan Schneider2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Tomorrow Never DiesTeri Hatcher1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. Needful ThingsJ.T. Walsh1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. Good BurgerDan Schneider1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. Eastwood Directs: The Untold StoryKevin Bacon2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. The WoodsmanKevin Bacon2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. HoffaJ.T. Walsh1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. GreenbergJennifer Jason Leigh2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. The BabysitterJ.T. Walsh1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. 2 Days in the ValleyTeri Hatcher1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Resurrecting the ChampTeri Hatcher2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Since You've Been GoneTeri Hatcher1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Red Rock WestJ.T. Walsh1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. iCarlyDan Schneider2021 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  30. iCarly: iGo to JapanDan Schneider2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. BreakdownJ.T. Walsh1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. The BondsmanKevin Bacon2025 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  33. Tango & CashTeri Hatcher1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. Cop CarKevin Bacon2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Mystic RiverKevin Bacon2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. Pretty in PinkEmily Longstreth1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. SniperJ.T. Walsh1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Too Young to DieEmily Longstreth1990 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  39. SleepersKevin Bacon1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. SuperKevin Bacon2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. QuicksilverKevin Bacon1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. She's Having a BabyKevin Bacon1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. CoralineTeri Hatcher2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. My One and OnlyKevin Bacon2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. DinerKevin Bacon1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. Stir of EchoesKevin Bacon1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. You Should Have LeftKevin Bacon2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Elephant WhiteKevin Bacon2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. FlatlinersKevin Bacon1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. My Dog SkipKevin Bacon2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. He Said, She SaidKevin Bacon1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. FootlooseKevin Bacon1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. Murder in the FirstKevin Bacon1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. BackdraftJ.T. WalshJennifer Jason Leigh1991 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  55. Criminal LawKevin Bacon1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. The River WildKevin Bacon1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. Friday the 13thKevin Bacon1980 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. TremorsKevin Bacon1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. Taking ChanceKevin Bacon2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. JFKKevin Bacon1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Apollo 13Kevin Bacon1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. White Water SummerKevin Bacon1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. Where the Truth LiesKevin Bacon2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. Death SentenceKevin Bacon2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. City on a HillKevin Bacon2019 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  66. Hollow ManKevin Bacon2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. The Air Up ThereKevin Bacon1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. TrappedKevin Bacon2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. Jayne Mansfield's CarKevin Bacon2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. Picture PerfectKevin Bacon1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. Frost/NixonKevin Bacon2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. The Air I BreatheKevin Bacon2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. The DarknessKevin Bacon2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. MetroKim Miyori1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  75. Tequila SunriseJ.T. Walsh1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  76. Stan Lee's Mighty 7Teri Hatcher2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. The ClientJ.T. Walsh1994 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  78. WondLaTeri Hatcher2024 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  79. SeaQuest DSVDon Franklin1993 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  80. SundownTeri Hatcher2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. BaltoKevin Bacon1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  82. DadJ.T. Walsh1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. The PunisherKim Miyori1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. The FollowingKevin Bacon2013 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  85. The NannyFran Drescher1993 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  86. House of GamesJ.T. Walsh1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. Good Morning, VietnamJ.T. Walsh1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  88. Desperate HousewivesTeri Hatcher2004 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  89. Margot at the WeddingJennifer Jason Leigh2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. Planes: Fire & RescueTeri Hatcher2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  91. PlanesTeri Hatcher2013 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  92. R.I.P.D.Kevin Bacon2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  93. The Russia HouseJ.T. Walsh1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  94. PleasantvilleJ.T. Walsh1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  95. Kenan & KelDan Schneider1996 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  96. Tin MenJ.T. Walsh1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  97. Dolores ClaiborneJennifer Jason Leigh1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  98. Spy KidsTeri Hatcher2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  99. eXistenZJennifer Jason Leigh1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  100. seaQuest DSVDon Franklin1993 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  101. Patriots DayKevin Bacon2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  102. Say Anything...Jason Gould1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  103. In the CutJennifer Jason LeighKevin Bacon2003 · FilmFaint· 2 shared