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Big Top Pee-wee

5.019881h 26mPGMovieComedyFamily

Paul Reubens stars as Pee-wee Herman in his second full-length film about a farmer who joins the circus after a storm drops a big tent in his front yard. Pee-wee, along with an outlandish cast of animals and circus performers, puts on the best show ever.

DirectorRandal Kleiser
WritersGeorge McGrath·Paul Reubens
ProducersDebra Hill·Paul Reubens

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Randal Kleiser

PRPaul Reubens
Paul Reubens
Pee-wee Herman
PMPenelope Ann Miller
Penelope Ann Miller
Winnie
KKKris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
Mace Montana
VGValeria Golino
Valeria Golino
Gina Piccolapupula
BTBenicio del Toro
Benicio del Toro
Duke the Dog-Faced Boy
WW
Wayne White
Vance the Pig (voice)
STSusan Tyrrell
Susan Tyrrell
Midge Montana
AHAlbert Henderson
Albert Henderson
Mr. Ryan
JMJack Murdock
Jack Murdock
Otis
DBDavid Byrd
David Byrd
Deke
MJMary Jackson
Mary Jackson
Mrs. Dill
FBFrances Bay
Frances Bay
Mrs. Haynes

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Big Top Pee-wee — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Big Top Pee-wee?

Big Top Pee-wee isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Big Top Pee-wee on Netflix?

No, Big Top Pee-wee is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Big Top Pee-wee on Amazon Prime Video?

Big Top Pee-wee isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Big Top Pee-wee for free?

Big Top Pee-wee isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to Big Top Pee-wee?

Yes — Big Top Pee-wee is followed by Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016) in the Pee-wee's Collection.

Is there a prequel to Big Top Pee-wee?

Yes — Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) comes before Big Top Pee-wee in the Pee-wee's Collection.

Is Big Top Pee-wee part of a trilogy?

Yes — Big Top Pee-wee is part of a trilogy, alongside Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) and Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016).

How many movies are in the Pee-wee's Collection?

There are 3 films in the Pee-wee's Collection: Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985), Big Top Pee-wee (1988) and Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016).