Big Fish: A Father's Final Story (HD Clip)

[@bmxbear729]

This is just one of those movie scenes that you violently cry to for every reason.

[@danielkeane6462]

EVERY SINGLE TIME 🥺😰😩

[@nataliewallace8250]

Yep I didn't cry when I first saw it in my 20s. I'm 36 now and I balled my eyes out

[@james87367]

I wasn't expecting it at all. Once he started telling his Dad how the story ends I almost burst out crying it hit me so hard.

[@philrice2186]

I cry every time. Reminds me so much of my Dad.

[@LycansInc]

I lost my dad, he had so much stories, every time i see this scene i cry like a little girl...

[@CribNotes]

This scene is one of the most beautiful REVERSALS in film history!!!! This scene is way deeper than most viewers may think. Allow me to get on my soap box and explain.... The tension in the story up to this point between the father and son is a struggle between the father's big fish tales view of reality and the son's yearning for the objective real truth from his father. But in his final moment, the father is basically saying "Yes, I angered you by repeatedly telling a fancy fish story about the day you were born.....but right now I need you to tell me a fancy fish story about the day I die." Wow......that's checkmate right there from the father. The son's perspective cannot touch that level of commitment. I am eternally grateful, for this scene solved the frustrating problem of how to view the conflicts of family and friends over faith vs doubt, fantasy vs reality, religion vs skepticism, etc.... .....because in that final moment when each of us must depart from this life and walk through that door all on our own, we all must do it on our own terms. There is simply no viable argument against this. The profound answer to that philosophical conflict is demonstrated so beautifully in this scene, I have trouble talking to people about it without getting choked up.

[@51migneri]

This was so very beautiful.

[@Impalingthorn]

I think there are other facts that contribute to the beauty of this scene as well. In fact, the movie constantly references itself and confirms little details to be true. Overall, his father generally told the truth, he just made the story more entertaining for the listener. However, the problem becomes "How much of those stories are actually true"? And the one thing we can pretty much confirm, the story told RIGHT at the beginning of the movie, is the nature of how Edward Bloom would die. We know this is true because Edward CONSTANTLY pushes his luck as a result of knowing when and how he was going to die, and while it might seem plausible to deny his stories at first, it becomes difficult as more information is revealed as true. For example, Spectre. It'd be easy to claim Spectre itself was a work of fiction... Until the son visits it and listens to a story from one of Edward's would-be lovers about the day be shattered her heart and the build-up to that. So we know Spectre is not only real but some of the more insane elements may have also been true. And throughout all of these stories, there is a consistent narrative throughline: He winds up meeting most of the people and places he does because he is not afraid of dying and is willing to take risks he normally wouldn't. This might seem dismissible at first... Until you see a scene later in the movie where Edward is just laying underwater, still deeply sick, and seems to be just testing how long he can hold his breath, and he emerges from the water. This part of the movie wasn't a story. It actually happened. And there were no intended spectators either, so this was just Edward confidently testing his boundaries once again like always. In fewer words, the story about the witch with the glass eye that showed you how you would die was true. And that means when Edward's son tells him his last story, the one right before he dies, the one in the above video, his response "E x a c t l y" isn't just a callback. He literally woke up from a potential death sleep and demanded his son tell him the story of how he dies LIKE HE WAS WAITING FOR HIM. Waiting for that moment. This, also, may explain why he seems so angry earlier in the film where his son chastises him for always telling stories instead of the truth only for Edward to straight up exclaim in anger that he has only ever told him the truth. Him saying "Exactly" was the final confirmation that everything unfolded exactly as he had already seen.

[@badouplus1304]

RIP Albert Finney, that was probably the most beautiful role you had the chance to play.

[@MrRyan-wu4jx]

Love how his eyes turn fishlike when he passes. A great film that blurs the lines of fantasy and reality.

[@CribNotes]

Oh man, Edward Bloom's eyes turning fishlike when he died!!! That's a great "catch" that I felt but didn't notice!!! This scene is one of the most beautiful REVERSALS in film history!!!! This scene is way deeper than most viewers may think. Allow me to get on my soap box and explain.... The tension in the story up to this point between the father and son is a struggle between the father's big fish tales view of reality and the son's yearning for the objective real truth from his father. But in his final moment, the father is basically saying "Yes, I angered you by repeatedly telling a fancy fish story about the day you were born.....but right now I need you to tell me a fancy fish story about the day I die." Wow......that's checkmate right there from the father. The son's perspective cannot touch that level of commitment. I am eternally grateful, for this scene solved the frustrating problem of how to view the conflicts of family and friends over faith vs doubt, fantasy vs reality, religion vs skepticism, etc.... .....because in that final moment when each of us must depart from this life and walk through that door all on our own, we all must do it on our own terms. There is simply no viable argument against this. That answer to the conflict is demonstrated so beautifully in this scene, I have trouble talking to people about it without getting choked up.

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

Which is exactly where we creators live, right on that line.

[@jasonlorphotofilms]

As a writer this is how I would picture my ending. All of my characters that I have created in all of my stories being there when I reached the end of my own life's story.

[@JuanLopez-tj6yk]

Each character being a recipient for the experiences we have lived through, every friend we created when we felt lonely or sad being present to bid us farewell after such a long, winding, and wonderful journey.

[@bellj85]

"my girl in the river" makes me cry like a baby every single time

[@CribNotes]

And he gives back the ring!! He didn't catch the Big Fish.....she caught him!!

[@Valaryant.]

This is the best Tim Burton movie, fight me.

[@Kp-pk9nl]

I’ll fight others with you, comrade.

[@Slinky-1982]

Batman

[@iblivs21]

I promised I wouldn't..

[@Strongbad700]

This is ONE of his bests.

[@ImadeUlook]

I've got your back

[@Aaron-ox8ye]

This has to be one of the most underrated movies ever. Big time tear jerker

[@nobuffer101]

One little detail I love is that really ties a nice bow on top of the whole movie is that Edward could've said anything to his son at the end of his story, but when he told him the tale about how he knew how he'd die, he tells his son that after looking into the witch's eye, he was actually happy and satisfied. So by saying "Exactly", he's telling his son that he's genuinely happy in his final moments, regardless of if the original story was a lie or not.

[@stavrosp7952]

I've spent my mom's last day on this earth sitting right next to her .... right next to the hospital bed.....and I can confirm it happens "exactly like this".....I miss you mom xxx......ps.....everyone was there.....everyone

[@nicktroisi6347]

“You see, everybody is already there. And I mean *everyone* . It’s unbelievable. And the strange thing is there's not a sad face to be found, everyone is just so *glad* to see you, to send you off right” That line is really powerful and true. My uncle passed away a couple weeks ago. And everyone there shared a story or something about his life and everyone was laughing and smiling about it. Yes there were tears, my aunt and cousins especially, but after we said goodbye we shared more stories about him and it just seemed like the happiest and saddest day ever It also reminds me of the story of my mum’s dad’s funeral. She told me Pa’s funeral was so big they had groups of people outside the procession. Her mum and sisters had no idea he knew so many people but they weren’t surprised because he was such a good, kind and generous man that he would take the the time to talk to or help anyone who needed to be. Everyone from the area he lived in showed up and just told stories about him. He’s still alive today because his stories get passed on to me and my cousins

[@Snotbug]

I don’t think that was the metaphor. It’s a common theme from people that had NDEs. All the people that have died through their lives are there to greet them in the end. All happy and smiling. Then get told they have have to go back and it’s not time yet.

[@poyink5515]

@@Snotbug thats how i see it too, theres a lot of symbolism like how we takes off the wedding ring before going in the river

[@Uni_Ind]

I have said it before I will say it forever this isn't just a movie, This is Cinema at its best. Adios my Friend.

[@josepheyes4597]

This is my 2nd best movie of all time next to Shawshank Redemption

[@james87367]

Saying goodbye to his Dad in the most beautiful way possible.

[@ScorpioLovesLibra]

One of my fathers favorites. The night before passing he laid in the hospital bed. His eyes would dart back and forth with an expression of amazement. I will forever be convinced he was seeing all the ones who went before coming to greet him home. I miss you Dad with my whole heart. Thank you for Everything...

[@Nueztoy]

3:50 That chuckle gets me every time.

[@CribNotes]

Yes, Billy Cruddup did a superb acting job in this scene. Incredible watching him as his previous misunderstanding of his father is being flipped by his own imagination.

[@trevorsparkes6417]

I’m currently watching my mother die. I watched this movie last night to remind myself that dying is typically more heartbreaking for the people left behind, and I think our selfishness is the only thing that makes it sad.

[@peteralex2908]

My father passed away on Friday and the pain and grief that im feeling is so much to bare im so sorry for your loss. I had to come to this scene cos it reminded me of him

[@trevorsparkes6417]

@@peteralex2908I am sorry for your loss as well.

[@LoveHandle4890]

Albert Finney isn’t dead. He’s just a big fish now.

[@gangsta6973]

❤🐬

[@lennarthagen3638]

Yes a mola mola

[@Morn56976]

Indeed ❤

[@alexmoore9903]

This always reminds me of my dad, I miss him so much 4-26-21

[@Rose-xy5pe]

When a liar speaks, it’s to make oneself look good. When a storyteller speaks, it’s to make others happy.

[@rubenvesikuru639]

Beautiful. Well worded.

[@scottwalker8869]

A wonderful ending to such as amazing film. How we remember those gone and how they seemed larger than life.

[@JohnnyQuanSW]

My sis, dad and I were by my mom's side when she passed 3 weeks ago. It was a day after her birthday. We laid her to rest last week. I've rewatched this scene everywhile but this time just hit me differently...

[@LumièresETténèbres]

To me, this is BURTON,s finest and most perfect work, this was his peak. You can see that he was inspired by his own life and thats how you feel the emotion of an artist's masterpiece.

[@KevinMuller5]

I love 4 minutes in when the band starts playing with everyone there. That would be a way to go...no crying, but as will says, all your loved ones celebrating your paasing

[@雅雪-h7l]

Edward standing alone among a field of daffodils, and Sandra standing alone on the surface of the river at the end. I've seen many movies, but I've never seen a scene as beautiful and as tender to my soul as this one.

[@andrewrudygalindo2646]

My first experience ever sobbing, not just crying, but openly weeping with wanton abandon in the theater. I was 13 and just lost my Uncle and Grandmother. This film was a huge stepping stone in my journey with grief.

[@jeansartre8145]

This is a random story. I was in prison about 15 years ago . ( Only a couple of months for a non serious misdemeanour) Me and my cellmate were watching this ( yes , they have TVs in cells in UK) Anyway, we both teared up at this scene in the film lol) True story, I'll never forget it. It's a fantastic scene!!ll

[@gangsta6973]

🤗🤗💪🏾🙏🏾😇..God bless you sir 🙏🏾

[@HeyJudie]

Can we just take a second to appreciate Billy Crudup's phenomenal performance here?

[@BooBop1987]

Best Scene ever in Movie History!

[@james87367]

One of them yes. We can all relate to this scene because one day it'll be our turn.

[@gear5soul]

As the witch said, “the biggest fish stays that way by not getting caught” I like how that quote came full circle here. Through his stories now, Edward remains uncaught. When he died it was like the catfish got away. Amazing story.

[@RavenWolf515]

"....and the strange thing is there's not a sad face to be found, everyone's just so glad to see you, and send you off right." Saw this in the theater before my uncle died of cancer....still chokes me up

[@dh3279]

Not a huge Tim Burton fan, but I loved this one, and it’s one of the most perfect film endings EVER!

[@PfizZz]

Countless times I've said "Let's get outta here" with that drawl. People must think I'm nuts.

[@user-cq6dg6ql9j]

As someone who’s father died before he got to meet his grandson, this movie hits hard in the feels.

[@nachc6459]

Right there w you

[@mriyefa2196]

What a scene. Always gets me.

[@timepassages2484]

Thank you "dad," for being. ❤

[@ShawnLangley-e7q]

One.of the best movies ever made

[@CulturedVultures]

hate the indoor rain we get this time of year

[@JenniferCurran-wr3in]

That death offers beginnings to. Not just endings.

[@aspe7187]

Best movie ending all time.

[@JoboMcFakeAF]

This was the first time and I think only time I balled my eyes out at the movie theatre ❤

[@seldomseensavage3459]

Fantastic movie &soundtrack

[@wkeeble1251]

This bit here (5:11) is like what a departing family member would do when they're about to journey into the afterlife.

[@danielCfhalo]

Miss u so much Dad, every ending part in here, every little part it's ur words. 08-25-25 I'll always love you 💕

[@neds3528]

This movie makes me cry every damn time

[@gabrielh.landaulet4744]

What I love the most about this scene is that the son says that there's no sad face to be found and later, at the funeral, everyone is smiling.

[@isiah82104]

As a storyteller, this is how did wanna go out. All of my relatives and OCs in heaven together, No explanation needed, seeing me off as I ascend to Heaven.

[@sm5405]

Be alot better without all the ads

[@LeedsCorp]

Have to subscribe and pay for no ads unfortunately

[@sm5405]

@@LeedsCorp unfortunately, everything is a market these days.

[@andrewg3257]

Pay for KZbin premium! You get what you pay for!

[@xXasiahkiinXx123]

I haven't been happier to have premium got to watch this in one go

[@51migneri]

I cried like you can’t believe at the 😢end of this movie.

[@nataliewallace8250]

I blubbed like a baby watching this ending the other day 😢

[@Sanzianabel]

I just finished watching it with my sister and my mom and we all cried 😢❤ this might be one of my favorite movies ever, i don’t know why i didn’t hear about it before

[@LeeloolinkaStudios]

The world is so focused on technology, that they skip on reality. Best I can say.

[@benjaminb3295]

Love you pops.

[@davidstrnad4882]

When the storyteller’s son finally learns his father’s craft…

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

In his great song called Scarecrow's Dream, Dan fogelberg wrote the line, "between the worlds of men and make believe I can be found." It's a super place to dwell

[@Lover-of-Creative-Priorities]

Imagine if Don Price was in 4:05 to 6:15 since of that old saying *"love your enemy"*

[@ruthortiz9395]

❤ This is my favorite movie. And this scene ALWAYS makes me cry. 😭

[@AlvamationsAnimation]

Great work of Art.

[@patriciasalazar3712]

A very big fish and thats how it happens. The story of my life. 😢

[@Simpleburger1968]

A strange (or maybe not so strange ? ) thing : I've seen this film shortly after it's release on video . I liked it and found it very sweet , but it did not hit me in "Emotional Box" to any great degree. Caught the last "reel" on tv today ....and boy it really did hit me !! 😢 Same thing happened last week watching The Straight Story. on tv . Is it something about growing older , losing parents/loved ones etc etc that makes these scenes so much more emotional ?....

[@Lover-of-Creative-Priorities]

I kinda wish Sandra was in the room hearing Will tell this story to Ed 😞 I wonder what tears of joy she would have

[@Comeasyouare77]

Its sad that Hollywood has become so crazed and demonic that they can't make original wholesome movies like this anymore.

[@aimannorzahariwod]

Plenty of movies that came out recently have heart... you're just ignorant.

[@Comeasyouare77]

@@aimannorzahariwod name one that isn't politically motivated, doesn't have constant cursing/sex, or virtue signals post 2020.

[@mazing32able]

10,000 mules​@@Comeasyouare77

[@nachc6459]

Agreed

[@raulgarza5199]

@@Comeasyouare77captain fantastic!! Where the wild things are!!

[@alviltayco3713]

I miss you dad.

[@AMDpc067]

So powerful

[@xenomorph3161]

I wish I had this type of relationship with my dad when he died. I was present during his death but nothing was said .

[@Ryansilver-w7z]

Who has a father that belongs to the water? I do

[@vladdyxiii4906]

And then he swam to Wabasha, Minnesota and continued growing to a great size, until he gained notoriety as the legendary “Catfish Hunter.” He would be sought by two Grumpy Old Men… and Burgess Meredith.

[@squidthekid955]

My grandpa died today

[@the_luthum]

I hope this brings you comfort

[@AndresLau2004]

父亲的故事中最后的章节由儿子讲述完成😭

[@samuelattias148]

Wild Tail

[@Nate-rl6he]

😢😭😭😭😭

[@TrentFinley-l7c]

Not wrong

[@femblemz9821]

I cri

[@goatedbross9975]

Hi

[@danielkeane6462]

How did will know what all of the characters from Edward’s wild life looked like at the funeral? I’ve always wondered 🤔

[@charleseleeiii]

He'd heard the stories a 1000 times. That's the beauty of it. Behind and beyond every fantastical story is the biggest fish of all, his son.

[@drama85007]

Incredibly heartbreaking line in this scene is at the very end: “… Mom?” 🥺

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

Christ redeemer

[@krishnakumar-yl6ql]

Good bye every body.. Farewell Adieu

[@LilyRosemxy]

This scene will always, ALWAYS make me cry. Such an amazing ending

[@bodofrohlich3265]

like me

[@MelvinP741]

Hi