Where to watch They Might Be Giants(1971)

Name: They Might Be Giants
Genre: Comedy, Mystery
Released: 1971-06-09
Duration: 98 min
Cast: George C. Scott, Joanne Woodward, Jack Gilford, Lester Rawlins, Al Lewis

Movie · 1971 · 1h 38m · Comedy, Mystery

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They Might Be Giants plot summary

When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!

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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Release date: June 9, 1971
Runtime: 1h 38m
Genres: Comedy, Mystery
Directed by: Anthony Harvey
Country: United States
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 · 60 votes

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Cast

George C. ScottJustin Playfair
Joanne WoodwardDr. Mildred Watson
Jack GilfordWilbur Peabody
Lester RawlinsBlevins Playfair
Al LewisMessenger
Rue McClanahanDaisy Playfair
Theresa MerrittPeggy
James TolkanMr. Brown
Kitty WinnGrace
F. Murray AbrahamClyde (the usher)

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In the United States, They Might Be Giants isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.