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Pee-wee's Big Adventure(1985)
Status: Released
Date: 1985-07-26
64%
777 Votes
Time: 1h 31m
The story of a rebel and his bike.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $6,000,000.00
Revenue: $40,900,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Aspen Film Society
Movie: Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Top 10 Billed Cast
Paul Reubens
Pee-wee Herman
E. G. Daily
Dottie
Mark Holton
Francis
Diane Salinger
Simone
Judd Omen
Mickey
Irving Hellman
Mr. Crowtrey
Monte Landis
Mario
Damon Martin
Chip
David Glasser
BMX Kid
Gregory Brown
BMX Kid
Video Trailer Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Video: Original Theatrical Trailer
Original Theatrical Trailer
AFI FEST Guest Artistic Director Greta Gerwig Presents PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE
All 2 videos
Original Theatrical Trailer - Trailer
AFI FEST Guest Artistic Director Greta Gerwig Presents PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE - Featurette
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