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This black-and-white poster captures the essence of "Big Wednesday" with silhouetted figures against a dramatic ocean backdrop. The gritty, moody atmosphere evokes a sense of adventure and camaraderie, while the bold title at the bottom hints at the film's comedic and action-packed storyline.

Big Wednesday

1978 · Movie · 120 min· Updated May 2026
⭐6.9
🍅64%
54
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🌐English
Rated:PG

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Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves.

Big Wednesday is a film that explores themes of friendship, surfing, california. It also touches on vietnam and sports and coming of age.

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Director

John Milius

Cast

Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey, Patti D'Arbanville, Lee Purcell, Sam Melville, Reb Brown, Robert Englund, Joe Spinell, Hank Worden

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This black-and-white poster captures the essence of "Big Wednesday" with silhouetted figures against a dramatic ocean backdrop. The gritty, moody atmosphere evokes a sense of adventure and camaraderie, while the bold title at the bottom hints at the film's comedic and action-packed storyline.

Big Wednesday

1978•⭐ 6.9•120 min•Updated May 2026
🌐English
Rated:PG
⭐

IMDb

6.9/10

🍅

RT Critics

64%

54

Metacritic

Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves.

Big Wednesday is a film that explores themes of friendship, surfing, california. It also touches on vietnam and sports and coming of age.

Director

John Milius

Cast

Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey, Patti D'Arbanville, Lee Purcell, Sam Melville, Reb Brown, Robert Englund, Joe Spinell, Hank Worden

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