Big

An American fantasy comedy-drama film released in 1988, directed by Penny Marshall. The story follows 12-year-old Josh Baskin (David Moscow), who wishes to become "big" at a carnival and wakes up the next morning in the body of a 30-year-old man (Tom Hanks). As he navigates adult life, Josh secures a job at a toy company, where his childlike perspective leads to professional success. He develops a romantic relationship with colleague Susan Lawrence (Elizabeth Perkins), leading to humorous and heartfelt moments. Over time, Josh longs to return to his childhood and seeks a way back. The film received critical acclaim and was nominated for two Academy Awards—for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor (Tom Hanks). No feature film with a woman directing had passed $100 million at the box office before this one.