Pee-wee's Big Adventure
The eccentric and childish Pee-wee Herman embarks on a big adventure when his beloved bicycle is stolen. Armed with information from a fortune-teller and a relentless obsession with his prized possession, Pee-wee encounters a host of odd characters and bizarre situations as he treks across the country to recover his bike.
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2007★ 6.0
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2008★ 7.0
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2008★ 6.5
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2017★ 6.4
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2006★ 5.9
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2006★ 6.1
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