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A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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SIMILAR PICKS / A PERSONAL CONNECTION
01
Why this pick
Like The Big Year, it turns a comfortable adult routine into a warmly comic pursuit of wonder, with an upbeat travelogue rhythm and an emphasis on personal renewal rather than high-stakes conflict.
02
Why this pick
A polished, optimistic adult comedy-drama about ambition, rivalry, and discovering what matters, carried by scenic pleasures and generous character interactions rather than sharp cynicism.
03
Why this pick
This shares the accessible humor, outdoor adventure, and affectionate odd-couple energy of The Big Year, finding genuine uplift in a journey shaped by nature and unlikely companionship.
04
Why this pick
Another relaxed, nature-facing comic adventure in which older friends test themselves against an outsized personal challenge, favoring banter, setbacks, and camaraderie over conventional action.
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Why this pick
For the quieter side of The Big Year: a modest, distinctly American journey where landscape, perseverance, and small encounters matter more than plot mechanics, delivered with unusual tenderness.
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01 / THE STORY
The film follows three seasoned birders who each set out to achieve a Big Year. They are Brad Harris (Jack Black), a 36-year-old computer programmer based in Baltimore; Stu Preissler (Steve Martin), founder and CEO of a New York City company bearing his name; and a roofing contractor named Kenny Bostick (Owen Wilson), who holds the current Big Year record of 732 birds.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
Jessica Bostick
Bill Clemont
Vicki
Vicki's Fiancée
Tony
Narrator (voice)
Kenny Bostick
Stu Preissler
