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They Might Be Giants (1971): movie guide
They Might Be Giants (1971) is a Comedy, Mystery running about 98 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 61 votes. Notable cast includes George C. Scott, Joanne Woodward, Jack Gilford, Lester Rawlins. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1971-06-09
- Runtime: 98 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Comedy, Mystery
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1971-06-09
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What is They Might Be Giants about?
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.
Cast highlights
They Might Be Giants features George C. Scott, Joanne Woodward, Jack Gilford, Lester Rawlins, Al Lewis, Rue McClanahan. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1971-06-09. Runtime: 98 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (61 votes). Genres: Comedy, Mystery. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is They Might Be Giants?
- They Might Be Giants is listed as Comedy, Mystery on TMDB.
- How long is They Might Be Giants?
- They Might Be Giants runs about 98 minutes.
- Who stars in They Might Be Giants?
- Cast highlights include George C. Scott, Joanne Woodward, Jack Gilford, Lester Rawlins, Al Lewis, Rue McClanahan.
- Does Cinema Box stream They Might Be Giants?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
