Trivia: A group of old college friends reunite at the funeral of Alex, another old college friend. The part of Alex, the corpse, who is only partially seen in the unusual opening credits with the undertaker, is played by Kevin Costner, in one of his first roles on film.
Trivia: In real life, "Big Chill" actor Tom Berenger got married on the lawn of the house in the film.
Trivia: The house used in the film, is the same house used in the movie "The Great Santini". The house is called "Tidalholm" and it is located in Beaufort, S.C. It was built 1853c., and was used by the Union Army as a hospital during the Civil War.
Trivia: Three of director Lawrence Kasdan's family members have small roles in the movie. His wife, Meg Kasdan, played a flight attendant. His youngest son, Jon, played Sarah and Harold's toddler son. His older son, Jake, played the little boy asking Sam Weber for his autograph at the funeral reception.
