Subtitle The Big Chill -

: The movie's marketing often used the tagline: "In a cold world, you need your friends to keep you warm" . Plot and Context

: The transition from the "warm embrace" of close college friendships and shared ideals to the "cold reality" of adult life. 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: