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Big Fish (2003): Film vs Book
Film · 2003 · Directed by Tim Burton · Starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney
About the film
A man tells tall tales about his life, and his son tries to find the truth behind them.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookThe film adds fantasy and puts the focus on the father and son.
Read or watch first?
The book is shorter and more episodic.
What the book gives you
Big Fish by Daniel Wallace
A warm, imaginative story about a father and son that mixes myth with life.
Who will like it: Readers who like tall tales, family and a touch of magic.