Big Eden

– Big Eden is a tiny fictional town in northwestern Montana, as Preston Sturges or Frank Capra might h..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 57 Minutes
Release Year:
2000
Big Eden (2000)

Big Eden is a tiny fictional town in northwestern Montana, as Preston Sturges or Frank Capra might have envisioned it. Timber and Cowboy country. This is the story of Henry Hart, a successful New York Artist, who returns to the town of his childhood to care for the ailing grandfather who raised him. Back in Big Eden, Henry must come to terms with his relationship to Dean Stewart, his best friend.

Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

18 Apr 2000

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Thomas Bezucha

Writer:

Thomas Bezucha

Main Actors:

Arye Gross, Eric Schweig, Tim DeKay, Louise Fletcher

Plot:

Big Eden is a tiny fictional town in northwestern Montana, as Preston Sturges or Frank Capra might have envisioned it. Timber and Cowboy country. This is the story of Henry Hart, a successful New York Artist, who returns to the town of his childhood to care for the ailing grandfather who raised him. Back in Big Eden, Henry must come to terms with his relationship to Dean Stewart, his best friend from high School, as well as the object of his unrequited love. All these years Henry has been pining for a dream image of Dean from back then. This is also the story of Pike Dexter, the shy, unassuming Native American owner of the town's general store, who is as surprised as anyone to find himself falling in love with Henry. The people of Big Eden conspire and attempt to bring Henry and Pike together.

Awards:

9 wins & 1 nomination.

Production:

Jour de Fete Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
65%
Metacritic:
59%