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

Best Scene ever in Movie History!

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

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

One.of the best movies ever made

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

hate the indoor rain we get this time of year

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

😢😭😭😭😭

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

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 ?....

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

"....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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Love you pops.

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

Good bye every body.. Farewell Adieu

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.

I miss you dad.

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.

父亲的故事中最后的章节由儿子讲述完成😭

Thank you "dad," for being. ❤

Not wrong

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

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.

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

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

This movie makes me cry every damn time

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

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

Great work of Art.

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.

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

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...

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

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

That death offers beginnings to. Not just endings.