The Big Chill

Where to Watch The Big Chill (1983) (Legally)

The story of eight old friends searching for something they lost, and finding that all they needed was each other.
Sep 30, 1983 US 105 min M
6.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
652 votes
Comedy Drama
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1983), without spoilers.

Expect a Comedy, Drama blend, with a runtime close to 105 minutes.

Cast highlights include Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

friendship, suicide, regret, funeral, gathering, bat, nostalgia, south carolina, morning, reunion, marijuana, group of friends

Official trailer

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Plot

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

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Main cast

Tom Berenger
Tom Berenger
as Sam Weber
Glenn Close
Glenn Close
as Sarah Cooper
Jeff Goldblum
Jeff Goldblum
as Michael Gold
William Hurt
William Hurt
as Nick Carlton
Kevin Kline
Kevin Kline
as Harold Cooper
Mary Kay Place
Mary Kay Place
as Meg Jones
Meg Tilly
Meg Tilly
as Chloe
JoBeth Williams
JoBeth Williams
as Karen Bowens
Don Galloway
Don Galloway
as Richard Bowens
James Gillis
James Gillis
as Minister