The Big Chill

The Big Chill is a 1983 American comedy-drama film directed by Lawrence Kasdan, starring Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt, Kevin Kline, Mary Kay Place, Meg Tilly, and JoBeth Williams. It is about a group of baby boomer college friends who reunite briefly after 15 years due to the suicide of a friend. Kevin Costner was cast as the dead character Alex, but all scenes showing his face were cut. The Big Chill was filmed entirely... More

Initial release date:

  • Sep 30, 1983

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Rating:

R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 46 min

Also known as:

  • The Big Chill

Film

Directed by

Lawrence Kasdan

Lawrence Edward Kasdan (born January 14, 1949) is an American film producer, director, and screenwriter. Kasdan was born in Miami, Florida, the son of Sylvia Sarah (née Landau), an employment counselor, and Clarence Norman Kasdan, who managed retail electronics stores. His brother is the writer...

Tagline:

  • How much love, sex, fun and friendship can a person take?
  • In a cold world, you need your friends to keep you warm!

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Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1983
  • Jan 26, 1999
  • Sep 28, 1983
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Runtime:

Runtime Film cut
  • 1 h 46 min
  • 1 h 45 min
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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy Nominees

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Note
  • 590
  • 7.0

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