Tall Tale (also known as Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure of Pecos Bill) was generally released in theaters on March 24, 1995. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures in association with Caravan Pictures and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution.
Released on VHS on August 15, 1995 and on DVD on August 26, 2008. It is included on Disney’s streaming service, Disney+.
Cast & Crew
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik (as Jeremiah Chechik). Writer(s):Steve Bloom (as Steven L. Bloom), Robert Rodat. Producer(s):Bill Badalato (Executive Producer), Roger Birnbaum, Joe Roth, Kirsten W. Welles (Associate Producer). Cinematography: Janusz Kaminski (Director of Photography). Editor: Richard Chew. Music: Randy Edelman (Composer). Actors/Actresses: Roger Aaron Brown (John Henry), Scott Glenn (J.P. Stiles), Jared Harris (Head Thug Pug), Stephen Lang (Jonas Hackett), Catherine O’Hara (Calamity Jane), Oliver Platt (Paul Bunyan), Moira Sinise (Sarah Hackett as Moira Harris), Nick Stahl (Daniel Hackett), Patrick Swayze (Pecos Bill).
Set in 1905, the film centers on Daniel Hackett, a young boy from the rural town of Paradise Valley who dreams of escaping his mundane farm life for the excitement of New York City. His father, Jonas Hackett, is a steadfast believer in the power of stories and often recounts tales of larger-than-life heroes. When a ruthless land developer named J.P. Stiles threatens to seize their land, Daniel finds himself transported into a fantastical realm where he meets the folk legends his father spoke of—cowboy Pecos Bill, lumberjack Paul Bunyan (accompanied by his blue ox Babe), and steel-driving man John Henry. Through a series of adventures, Daniel learns the value of courage, community, and standing up for what’s right. The film culminates in a showdown that blends dream and reality, reinforcing the timeless power of storytelling.
Box Office
Budget: $32,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend (US & Canada): $3,046,181
Gross US & Canada: $8,247,627
Gross Worldwide: $11,047,627
Technical Specifications
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 96 minutes
Sound: Dolby Digital
Color: Color
Aspect Ration: 2.39:1
Genre: Western, Action and Adventure
Ratings
• My Rating: 64.3 (out of 100)
• Rotten Tomatoes: Tomatometer - 48% | Popcornmeter - 53%
• Metacritic: N/A
• IMDB: 5.9 (out of 10)
Have you seen Tall Tale? Share your thoughts and/or comments below.
