10 Movies & Shows Like Big (1988)

Description: A woman gets transported back to her high school days, experiencing nostalgia while gaining new perspective on her life and relationships.

Fact: The film was shot in just 35 days. Kathleen Turner's performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

Description: A romantic fantasy about a man cryogenically frozen in 1939 who wakes up in the modern world, dealing with culture shock and lost love.

Fact: The film's cryogenic chamber was based on real 1930s scientific experiments. Mel Gibson performed many of his own stunts in the movie.

Description: A fantasy adventure where children are thrust into an extraordinary situation beyond their years, facing adult-sized challenges while maintaining their youthful perspective.

Fact: The film's special effects were groundbreaking for their time, combining practical effects with early CGI. Robin Williams ad-libbed many of his lines during filming.

Description: A fantasy drama about a man who meets his 8-year-old self, leading to reflections on childhood, personal growth, and life choices.

Fact: Bruce Willis agreed to do the film without reading the script first. The movie features one of the last film scores composed by Jerry Goldsmith.

Description: A body-swap comedy where a mother and daughter magically switch bodies, leading to humorous situations and a deeper understanding of each other's lives.

Fact: This was the third film adaptation of the 1972 novel. The filmmakers used split-screen technology to show both characters' perspectives simultaneously during body-swap scenes.

Description: A lighthearted fantasy comedy about a young girl who magically transforms into her 30-year-old self, exploring themes of adulthood, nostalgia, and the value of childhood friendships.

Fact: The film's iconic 'Thriller' dance scene was improvised by the cast during filming. The movie was originally titled 'Suddenly 30' in some international markets.

Description: A comedy with fantasy elements about a man who discovers a remote control that can manipulate time, leading to unexpected consequences about life's priorities.

Fact: Adam Sandler lost 25 pounds for the older versions of his character. The film contains numerous references to other time-travel movies.

Description: A fantastical drama following a man who ages in reverse, exploring profound themes about mortality, love, and the human experience across different life stages.

Fact: Brad Pitt's face was digitally mapped onto different actors' bodies to create the aging effects. The film holds the record for most Oscar nominations (1without winning Best Picture.

Description: A man gets the chance to relive his high school years after magically transforming back into his 17-year-old self, learning valuable lessons about family and priorities.

Fact: The basketball scenes were choreographed by a former Harlem Globetrotter. The film's premise was partially inspired by a Japanese manga series.

Description: A mystical romance about a woman who stops aging after an accident, exploring themes of immortality, love across generations, and the passage of time.

Fact: The filmmakers consulted with physicists to create a scientifically plausible explanation for Adaline's condition. Blake Lively's costumes were designed to reflect different historical periods.