They Might Be Giants (1971)
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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.
- Released: 1971-06-09
- Genres: Comedy, Mystery
- Runtime: 1h 38m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10 from 60 votes
Directed by Anthony Harvey.
Top cast
- 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
- Rue McClanahan as Daisy Playfair
- Theresa Merritt as Peggy
- James Tolkan as Mr. Brown
- Kitty Winn as Grace
- F. Murray Abraham as Clyde (the usher)
Where to watch They Might Be Giants
- United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
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