: The movie's marketing often used the tagline: "In a cold world, you need your friends to keep you warm" . Plot and Context
: A generational shift where individuals move from outward-directed, idealistic concerns toward a more self-absorbed interest in their own personal success and security. subtitle The Big Chill
While the film does not have an official subtitle in its theatrical release, the "Big Chill" itself serves as the central thematic "tagline." According to writer-director Lawrence Kasdan, the title refers to: : The movie's marketing often used the tagline:
: A high-quality version is part of the Criterion Collection . The Big Chill (1983) - The Criterion Collection subtitle The Big Chill