Movie

Big Fish

“An adventure as big as life itself.”

★ 7.8(7,779)20032h 5m

Big Fish is streaming on Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Big Fish

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Good to know

Director: Tim Burton
Release date: 2003-12-10
Runtime: 2h 5m
Language: English
Box office: $123,200,000
Budget: $70,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Big Fish — trailer

About Big Fish

Big Fish is a 2003 movie in the Adventure, Fantasy and Drama genres, directed by Tim Burton, starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney and Billy Crudup. It has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 7,779 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Big Fish in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Throughout his life Edward Bloom has always been a man of big appetites, enormous passions and tall tales. In his later years, he remains a huge mystery to his son, William. Now, to get to know the real man, Will begins piecing together a true picture of his father from flashbacks of his amazing adventures.

Cast

Ewan McGregor

Ed Bloom (young)

Albert Finney

Ed Bloom (senior)

Billy Crudup

Will Bloom

Jessica Lange

Sandra Bloom (senior)

Helena Bonham Carter

Jenny (young & senior) / The Witch

Alison Lohman

Sandra Bloom (young)

Robert Guillaume

Dr. Bennett (senior)

Marion Cotillard

Josephine

Matthew McGrory

Karl the Giant

David Denman

Don Price (age 18-22)

Missi Pyle

Mildred

Loudon Wainwright III

Beamen

Themes & keywords

witchfishlove of one's lifeparent child relationshipcircusfairy talefishingleechstory tellerfairmermaidapoplectic strokecancerrelationshipgentle giant

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Big Fish in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Big Fish on Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Big Fish on Netflix?+

Big Fish is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel.

How long is Big Fish?+

Big Fish has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

Who stars in Big Fish?+

Big Fish stars Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange and Helena Bonham Carter.

When did Big Fish come out?+

Big Fish is a 2003 movie directed by Tim Burton.

What genre is Big Fish?+

Big Fish is Adventure, Fantasy and Drama film.

Who directed Big Fish?+

Big Fish was directed by Tim Burton.