They Might Be Giants
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After the death of his wife, retired judge Justin Playfair creates a fantasy world for himself in which he is the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, even dressing like the character. Out of concern for Justin's money more than his health, his brother Blevins puts him under the care of psychiatrist Dr. Mildred Watson. As Dr. Watson grows fond of Justin, she begins to play along with his theories, eventually becoming an assistant in his investigations.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants is a 1971 English-language comedy and mystery film directed by Anthony Harvey. The cast is led by George C. Scott, Joanne Woodward, Jack Gilford. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
They Might Be Giants was produced by Universal Pictures and Newman-Foreman Company and made in United States of America. It was released on June 9, 1971, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Anthony Harvey
- Writers
- James Goldman
- Release date
- June 9, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
They Might Be Giants cast & crew
They Might Be Giants was directed by Anthony Harvey and written by James Goldman.
The cast features George C. Scott as Justin Playfair, Joanne Woodward as Dr. Mildred Watson, Jack Gilford as Wilbur Peabody, Lester Rawlins as Blevins Playfair, Al Lewis as Messenger, and Rue McClanahan as Daisy Playfair.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Barry, cinematography is by Victor J. Kemper, and it was produced by John Foreman and Paul Newman.
Is They Might Be Giants worth watching?
They Might Be Giants holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 58 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and mystery, They Might Be Giants is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch They Might Be Giants
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Cast of They Might Be Giants
George C. Scott
Justin Playfair
Joanne Woodward
Dr. Mildred Watson
Jack Gilford
Wilbur Peabody
Lester Rawlins
Blevins Playfair
Al Lewis
Messenger
Rue McClanahan
Daisy Playfair
Theresa Merritt
Peggy
James Tolkan
Mr. Brown
Kitty Winn
Grace
F. Murray Abraham
Clyde (the usher)
Paul Benedict
Chestnut Man
M. Emmet Walsh
1st Sanitation Man
They Might Be Giants — FAQs
▸Where can I watch They Might Be Giants in United States?
They Might Be Giants is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is They Might Be Giants in?
They Might Be Giants is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is They Might Be Giants?
They Might Be Giants runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is They Might Be Giants rated?
They Might Be Giants is rated G. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 58 ratings.
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