Bigger Than Life
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Release Year
1956
Runtime
95 min
Audience Score
7.2
Genres
Drama
Story Snapshot
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
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Bigger Than Life is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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