I could watch Pee-Wee drive off on that motorcycle and crash through that sign over and over and over and it will never not be as funny as the first time.
Cinemas
Directed by Tim Burton
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
A rewatchable comedy.
Comedy
Adventure
Family
1985
1h 31m
3.5(124k)via LetterboxdPaul Reubens + 4 more
The eccentric and childish Pee-wee Herman embarks on a big adventure when his beloved bicycle is stolen. Armed with information from a fortune-teller and a relentless obsession with his prized possession, Pee-wee encounters a host of odd characters and bizarre situations as he treks across the country to recover his bike.
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Cast & crew
6What people say
“i knew the police wouldn’t help” pee wee is the woke icon we need in 2018
Danny Elfman’s score is what I imagine playing when the time finally comes for this whole shithouse to go down in flames.
Common questions
What is Pee-wee's Big Adventure about?+
The film follows the eccentric Pee-wee Herman as he travels across the United States to track down his stolen bicycle, encountering a series of strange characters along the way.
Who directed Pee-wee's Big Adventure?+
Tim Burton directed this 1985 film, which marked his feature film directorial debut.
