Pee-Wee's Big Adventure
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure
Pee-wee Herman’s most prized possession is his red bicycle; he refuses to sell it even to his wealthy neighbor, Francis. When the bike is suddenly stolen, Pee-wee is relentless in his search to get it back, even embarking on a road trip across the country after given a phony tip. Will Pee-wee ever reunite with his beloved bike? This charmingly quirky film was Tim Burton’s feature directorial debut and marked his first collaboration with then Oingo Boingo frontman Danny Elfman, the film’s composer.
DIRECTED BY: Tim Burton. WRITTEN BY: Phil Hartman, Paul Reubens, Michael Varhol. WITH: Paul Reubens, Elizabeth Daily, Mark Holton. 1985. 91 min. USA. Color. English. Rated PG; suitable for ages 7+. 35mm.
Academy Museum film programming generously funded by the Richard Roth Foundation.
Theater accessibility accommodations available upon request. Learn more about our accessibility initiatives.
Back to Main Series
More in Series
Film Program
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Raya and the Last Dragon
Accommodative Screening. Special guest: Introduction by co-director Carlos López Estrada.
Film Program
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Finding 'Ohana
Special guest: Introduction by director Jude Weng.
Film Program
Saturday, January 6, 2024
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in 4K
Added to the National Film Registry in 1994.
Film Program
Saturday, January 13, 2024
The Black Stallion in 35mm
Added to the National Film Registry in 2002.
Film Program
Saturday, January 20, 2024
The Little Mermaid in 35mm
Added to the National Film Registry in 2022.
