They Might Be Giants

They Might Be Giants

When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!

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Release Date

6/9/1971

Runtime

98 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A widower who has retreated into a Sherlock Holmes fantasy finds unexpected connection with his skeptical psychiatrist, who discovers that sometimes meeting someone in their delusion is the most healing thing you can do. It's a gently comic love story wrapped in the trappings of mystery and madness.

Mood

WhimsicalMelancholicHopeful

Themes

GriefLoveIdentityRedemption

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Meditative

Look

Naturalistic

Structure

Two-hander

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