Big Eyes

2014 · 1h46 · Film

Directed by Tim Burton

Starring Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, Danny Huston, Jon Polito, Krysten Ritter, Jason Schwartzman, Terence Stamp, Madeleine Arthur, Delaney Raye, James Saito

Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Exhausted

In the late 1950s and early '60s, artist Walter Keane achieves unbelievable fame and success with portraits of saucer-eyed waifs. However, no one realizes that his wife, Margaret, is the real painter behind the brush. Although Margaret is horrified to learn that Walter is passing off her work as his own, she is too meek to protest too loudly. It isn't until the Keanes' marriage comes to an end and a lawsuit follows that the truth finally comes to light.

Original language

English

Screenplay

Larry Karaszewski, Scott Alexander

Music

Danny Elfman

Cinematography

Bruno Delbonnel

Cast

Jon Polito, Krysten Ritter, Jason Schwartzman, Terence Stamp, Madeleine Arthur, Delaney Raye, James Saito, Farryn VanHumbeck, Guido Furlani

Updated July 22, 2026

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