Gigantic (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2008, Gigantic is a comedy and romance film directed by Matt Aselton, running about 99 minutes. “When it comes to family and relationships, there are no small surprises.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young mattress salesman Brian decides to adopt a baby from China but is distracted when he forms a relationship with quirky, wealthy Harriet whom he meets at his mattress store. As their relationship flourishes, unbeknownst to them, a hitman is trying to kill Brian.
Who’s in it. Gigantic stars Zooey Deschanel as Happy, John Goodman as Happy's Father, Paul Dano as Brian and Ed Asner as Kirby Weathersby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Gigantic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $165.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gigantic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gigantic tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gigantic (2008)?
- In US, Gigantic is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Gigantic worth watching?
- Gigantic holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gigantic?
- Gigantic stars Zooey Deschanel, John Goodman, Paul Dano, Ed Asner and Jane Alexander.
- When was Gigantic released?
- Gigantic was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.