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Cast

Paul Reubens
as Pee-Wee Herman

Elizabeth Daily
as Dottie

Mark Holton
as Francis

Diane Salinger
as Simone

Judd Omen
as Mickey

Jan Hooks
as Tina

Jon Harris
as Andy

Carmen Filpi
as Hobo Jack

Monte Landis
as Mario

Irving Hellman
as Neighbor

Damon Martin
as Chip

Daryl Roach
as Chuck

Starletta DuPois
as Sergeant Hunter

Wallis Nicita

David C. Glasser
as BMX Kid

Gregory Hippolyte
as BMX Kid

Mark Everett
as BMX Kid

Bill Cable
as Policeman

Peter Looney
as Policeman

Prof. Toru Tanaka
as Butler

Ed Herlihy
as Mr. Buxton

Ralph Seymour
as Francis' Accomplice

Lou Cutell
as Amazing Larry

Raymond Martino
as Gang Member

Erica Yohn
as Mme. Ruby

Bill Richmond
as Highway Patrolman

Alice Nunn
as Large Marge

Ed Griffith
as Trucker

Simmy Bow
as Man in Diner

John Moody
as Bus Clerk

John O'Neill
as Cowboy

Alex Sharp
as Cowboy

Chester Grimes
as Biker

Luis Contreras
as Biker

Lonnie Parkinson
as Biker

Howard Hirdler
as Biker

Cassandra Peterson
as Biker Mama

Jason Hervey
as Kevin Morton

Bob McClurg
as Studio Guard

John Paragon
as Movie Lot Actor

Susan Barnes
as Movie Lot Actress

Zachary Hoffman
as Director

Lynne Marie Stewart
as Mother Superior

George Sasaki
as Japanese Director

Richard Brose
as Tarzan

Drew Seward
as Kid

Brett Fellman
as Kid

Bob Drew
as Fireman

John Gilgreen
as Policeman at Pet Shop

Noreen Hennessy
as Reporter

Phil Hartman
as Reporter

Michael Varhol
as Photographer

Noreen Hennesey
as Reporter

David Rothenberg
as Hobo

Patrick Cranshaw
as Hobo

Sunshine Parker
as Hobo

Gilles Savard
as Pierre

James Brolin
as `P.W.'

Morgan Fairchild
as `Dottie'

Tony Bill
as Terry Hawthorne

Milton Berle
as Himself [uncredited]

Monty Landis
as Mario

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Critic Reviews for Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Audience Reviews for Pee-wee's Big Adventure

• Sep 03, 2016

  It's tough to enjoy something when every aspect of the film is strictly aimed at impressing children. Without heart, any sign of intelligence, or a cohesive plot, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure is one big dud. There's nothing here for people over 7 years old. I like Tim Burton a lot. He always brings such a unique vision and style into every film he directs or produces. In fact, Big Fish is one of my all-time favorite films. So when I decided to look back at his filmography in preparation for Miss Peregrine later this month, I was excited to sit down and watch what I hadn't already seen. Sadly, Pee-Wee is lacking all of the nuances that make his later work so special. It's easily one of his weakest films. Of course I was aware going in that Pee-Wee isn't for everyone. In fact, there aren't many Burton films that appeal to everyone, but there has to be some joy in watching a ridiculously silly comedy for 90 minutes right? Or perhaps a side character that will be more memorable than the mess that is Pee-Wee himself? Maybe even a nice message that doesn't totally undermine the unique style of Burton? If I'm being honest, there's nothing redeemable to this story. Pee-Wee apparently owns the world's most sought after bike and it's unfortunately stolen, so he must muster up the strength and devotion to find it, at whatever cost. It's a journey that could have been as good as the legendary trip Ed Bloom took in Big Fish. Or at least as funny as Beetlejuice. I was hoping it would at least poke fun at its insane premise and give us a good laugh or two, but it never hits the way it should. To put it bluntly, these are adults who are playing roles that should be played by kids. It honestly gets to unwatchable point when Pee-Wee constantly gets distracted by every person he meets and spends 15 minutes doing nothing efficient and progressing the story in the absolute slightest. Realistically, it doesn't bother me that this movie is awful. I'm not the intended audience, but nor is it for 99% of the public. I'm sorry Tim Burton, I love your work, but I cannot stand everything about Pee-Wee. -Adults acting like kids -In unwatchable ways -Meandering plot does nothing to benefit story -Absurd premise turns out to be worse than it sounds 21/100
  

  Thomas D Super Reviewer
• Mar 20, 2016

  It's an enjoyable film that young children would probably like. I didn't think this film was that funny. It had some funny scenes, but it didn't make me laugh out loud. It was also kinda creepy and at some moments scary.
  

  Tarin P Super Reviewer
• Sep 27, 2015

  It's such an imaginative comedy and one that exists entirely in a realm of big, goofy, unapologetic fantasy. Ruebens' performance is utter perfection.
  

  Alec B Super Reviewer
• Jul 11, 2014

  Tim Burton makes his directorial debut with the wacky comedy Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. The story is formulaic and trite, with Pee-Wee Herman embarking on a cross-country journey to find his lost bicycle; making new friends and getting into crazy shenanigans along the way. Paul Reubens throws himself into the part, giving his best Pee-Wee performance. But with that said, the character is hard to take in large doses and he's not exactly a sympathetic hero. Despite a few laughs here and there, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure really isn't worth going on.
  Dann M Super Reviewer

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