A CHILDHOOD favourite for many who grew up in the 80’s and early 90’s is the chosen movie for the first open air cinema of the Summer.

The Tom Hanks, 1988 American fantasy comedy ‘Big’ will be shown in Pearse Park on Friday June 10, at around 9:30pm, but the park will be open from 7pm for people to get settled with blankets and deckchairs. The screening is expected to be wrapped up by 11pm.

‘BIG’ is about a young boy who makes a wish “to be big” and is then aged to adulthood overnight.

The film also stars, Josh Baskin, Elizabeth Perkins, John Heard, and Robert Loggia. It was directed by Penny Marshall and written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg.

Although this is a free event those who wish to come are advised to register for ‘free tickets’. You can do so HERE

The Kerry Film Fesitval organised outdoor events are now in their second year and have proved to be a big hit with movie fans all over the county.