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The Big Chill

The Big Chill

The story of eight old friends searching for something they lost, and finding that all they needed was each other.

19836.81h 45m

Overview

Seven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own.

Directed by Lawrence Kasdan
Written by Barbara Benedek, Lawrence Kasdan
Produced by Michael Shamberg
Box OfficeBudget: $8.0MRevenue: $56.3M

Top Cast

Tom Berenger

Tom Berenger

Sam Weber

Glenn Close

Glenn Close

Sarah Cooper

Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum

Michael Gold

William Hurt

William Hurt

Nick Carlton

Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

Harold Cooper

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Meg Jones

Meg Tilly

Meg Tilly

Chloe

JoBeth Williams

JoBeth Williams

Karen Bowens

Don Galloway

Don Galloway

Richard Bowens

J

James Gillis

Minister

Themes & Keywords

friendshipsuicideregretfuneralgatheringbatnostalgiasouth carolinamorningreunionmarijuanagroup of friendsold friendsremembranceenduring friendshiplifelong friendshipold school friend

About The Big Chill

The Big Chill is a comedy, drama film released in 1983 exploring themes of friendship, suicide, regret, funeral, gathering, bat. Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, it stars Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum. Seven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own.

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