Gigantic (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Gigantic is a 2009 romantic comedy directed by Matt Aselton, starring John Goodman, Zooey Deschanel and Paul Dano. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $165,888 worldwide. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Matt Aselton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First Independent Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gigantic About?
The premise of Gigantic without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Brian Weathersby, a mattress salesman, is searching for his place in the world while navigating a chaotic family. He unexpectedly falls for Harriet Lolly, who dozes off on one of his mattresses. To win her heart, he must compete for her affection against her wealthy, eccentric father, an avid art collector. The film is a humorous look at the complications and unexpected connections that arise when two people from unconventional families find love.
Gigantic Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female topless nudity
- female nudity
- woman
- young
- baby
- adoption
- vomiting
- stalking
- bed
- store
- warehouse
- china
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- chinese
- chinese baby
- salesman
- mattress
- underachiever
- homosexual
- candy
- blindfold
- pinata
- balcony
- giving a toast
- toast
- champagne
- cell phone
- knife
- beating
- stabbing
- bloody nose
- black eye
- vodka
- crying
- telephone call
- florida
- stew
- goat stew
- massage
- happy ending massage
- hand job
- sex
- undressing
- diving board
- beaker
- stalker
- television host
- lobster
- shot in the leg
- birthday
- chef
Gigantic Cast
John Goodman leads the cast, with Zooey Deschanel and Paul Dano. Directed by Matt Aselton.
- Director Matt Aselton
Gigantic Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Gigantic 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 35% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 34%
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 57% User score
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Gigantic Plot Summary
What happens in Gigantic from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Not your average boy meets girl tale, this story is both delusional and twisted. It unveils the complexities of contemporary life, with the main characters seemingly at the peak of their existence, as if performing on some grand metaphysical stage. The narrative dives deep into the controversy of brutal honesty, intertwining bits of truth that are both unsettling and enlightening. To fully grasp this truth, one must experience it firsthand.
Full summary
The whole story of Gigantic, scene by scene
Gigantic Box Office
Gigantic grossed $165,888 worldwide. $102,704 came from the US and Canada and $63,184 (38%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$165.9K
- US & Canada
- $102.7K
- International
- $63.2K
Gigantic Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Gigantic.
How Well Do You Know Gigantic?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the central theme of 'Gigantic'?
Cars in Gigantic
9 cars on screen, including the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E 320 T S124 and the 2002 Cadillac Escalade.
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1994 Mercedes-Benz E 320 T S124 Important role -
2002 Cadillac Escalade Minor role -
2002 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1998 Lincoln Town Car Minor role
Gigantic Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “My Girl – Liebe mit Hindernissen” and “Gigantisch”.
- Also known as
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- My Girl – Liebe mit Hindernissen
- Gigantisch
- Гигантик
- ענקי
- Гігантік
- Gigantyczny
- 자이겐틱
- 不可思议
- Gigantesco
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Gigantic FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Gigantic, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gigantic?
Gigantic runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Gigantic released?
Gigantic was released on April 3, 2009.
Who directed Gigantic?
Gigantic was directed by Matt Aselton.
More films by Matt Aselton Who is in the cast of Gigantic?
Gigantic stars John Goodman, Zooey Deschanel and Paul Dano.
How much did Gigantic make at the box office?
Gigantic grossed $165,888 worldwide ($102,704 domestic, $63,184 international).
How is Gigantic rated?
Gigantic has 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Gigantic have a post-credit scene?
No. Gigantic has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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