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Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)

Movie"The story of a rebel and his bike."
Audience Score
64
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PG 1 hr 31 minJul 26th, 1985Adventure, ComedyPee-wee's Collection PosterPart of Pee-wee's Collection
The eccentric and childish Pee-wee Herman embarks on a big adventure when his beloved bicycle is stolen. Armed with information from a fortune-teller and a relentless obsession with his prized possession, Pee-wee encounters a host of odd characters and bizarre situations as he treks across the country to recover his bike.
StarringPaul ReubensElizabeth DailyMark Holton
DirectorTim Burton
WritersPhil HartmanPaul ReubensMichael Varhol

Pee-wee's Big Adventure Showtimes on January 5th, 2025

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 26th, 1985 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 2nd, 2000 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$6,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$40,900,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:William E. McEuen
Production Companies:Aspen Film Society, Warner Bros. Pictures
Movie Tags:
dark comedyroad moviebicycletruck drivertour guideman childbull ridingalamosan antonio, texasstolen bicycle

Pee-wee's Collection

Pee-wee's Big Adventure is a 1985 American adventure comedy film directed by Tim Burton in his full-length film directing debut and starring Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman with supporting roles provided by Elizabeth Daily, Mark Holton, Diane Salinger and Judd Omen. Reubens also co-wrote the script with Phil Hartman and Michael Varhol. It spawned two sequels, Big Top Pee-wee (1988) and Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016).