Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Film198591 min

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Taste attributes: adventurecomedyfamilyvehicleswholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingall consuming quest

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"The story of a rebel and his bike."

Boxlist takeAn uncomplicated comedy that is sweeping, breezy and heightened. Best if you like plain sailing over puzzles.

Taste details

Quality rating

6.4 /10

TMDB · 566 votes

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What lines up

No single trait stands out; it is a broad fit.

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  • Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
  • Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring

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Synopsis

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.

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Taste Attributes

all consuming quest

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Paul ReubensElizabeth DailyMark HoltonDiane SalingerJudd Omen

Details

Genre
Adventure
Year
1985
Runtime
91 min
Status
Released
Studio
Aspen Film Society
Taste scores
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