They Might Be Giants (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1971, They Might Be Giants is a comedy, thriller and mystery film directed by Anthony Harvey, running about 98 minutes. “When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the death of his wife, wealthy retiree 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.
Who’s in it. They Might Be Giants stars George C. Scott as Justin Playfair, Joanne Woodward as Dr. Mildred Watson, Jack Gilford as Wilbur Peabody and Lester Rawlins as Blevins Playfair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, They Might Be Giants has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Might Be Giants page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Might Be Giants tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Might Be Giants (1971)?
- In US, They Might Be Giants is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is They Might Be Giants worth watching?
- They Might Be Giants holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in They Might Be Giants?
- They Might Be Giants stars George C. Scott, Joanne Woodward, Jack Gilford, Lester Rawlins and Al Lewis.
- When was They Might Be Giants released?
- They Might Be Giants was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.