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The Giant Mechanical Man

  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
11K
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Jenna Fischer and Chris Messina in The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)
A romantic comedy about a silver-painted street performer and the soft spoken zoo worker who falls for him.
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An offbeat romantic comedy about a silver-painted street performer and the soft spoken zoo worker who falls for him.An offbeat romantic comedy about a silver-painted street performer and the soft spoken zoo worker who falls for him.An offbeat romantic comedy about a silver-painted street performer and the soft spoken zoo worker who falls for him.

  • Director
    • Lee Kirk
  • Writer
    • Lee Kirk
  • Stars
    • Jenna Fischer
    • Chris Messina
    • Topher Grace
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lee Kirk
    • Writer
      • Lee Kirk
    • Stars
      • Jenna Fischer
      • Chris Messina
      • Topher Grace
    • 51User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

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    Trailer 2:25
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    Photos24

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    Jenna Fischer
    Jenna Fischer
    • Janice
    Chris Messina
    Chris Messina
    • Tim
    Topher Grace
    Topher Grace
    • Doug
    Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman
    • Jill
    Rich Sommer
    Rich Sommer
    • Brian
    Lucy Punch
    Lucy Punch
    • Pauline
    Bob Odenkirk
    Bob Odenkirk
    • Mark
    Travis Schuldt
    Travis Schuldt
    • Hal Baker
    Valentine Miele
    • Mahoney
    Sean Gunn
    Sean Gunn
    • George
    Greg Trzaskoma
    • Craig
    Eddie Ebell
    • Mitch
    Chase Kim
    Chase Kim
    • Mitch's Sidekick
    Sarab Kamoo
    Sarab Kamoo
    • Sonia
    John Cabrera
    John Cabrera
    • Toby
    Jennifer O'Kain
    • Camilla
    Nick Holmes
    Nick Holmes
    • Wesley
    Matt Champagne
    • Juice Dad
    • Director
      • Lee Kirk
    • Writer
      • Lee Kirk
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Jenna Fischer and the director Lee Kirk are married.
    • Goofs
      When Janice's sister and brother-in-law are leaving the restaurant on the double-date, Janice's brother-in-law accidentally leaves with a dinner napkin under his coat.
    • Quotes

      Tim: I think you're just... great. Because you know what's so great about you? You're real. You don't pretend like you've got it all figured out, like everyone else walking around life. You're real. You're genuine, and you notice things, too. You pay attention. Like the monkeys. I don't know. I look at you, and... I can see you. I see you. I don't know. I just think you're great.

    • Crazy credits
      In the first section of the final credits, there are short scenes that are the natural follow-up for the film's story.
    • Alternate versions
      There are two versions available. Runtimes are "1h 35m (95 min)" (worldwide release) and "1h 34m(94 min) (United States)".
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.141 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Kids Will Be Skeletons
      Written by Stuart Braithwaite
      Performed by Mogwai

    User reviews51

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    9/10

    its just wonderful.

    i am really surprised watching its rating in IMDb. Because i think this one is truly an original one. The movie really talks for those people ( i should say people like me ) who really have doubts on the traditional meaning of 'success'. The music and the environment created here is perfect. Most of the movies are made for pure entertainment or time pass, only few tries to deliver a massage. I think this one has done that. Plus i think the tag comedy for this one is itself a 'great comedy'. From now on i surly am going to watch-out for more works of this director.

    All those who are digging there way out in life can really find some true inspiration from this one.
    • mamun1903
    • Dec 23, 2012
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    • Release date
      • April 27, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chuyện tình người khổng lồ
    • Filming locations
      • Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Production companies
      • Votiv Films
      • ITS Capital
      • Taggart Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,396
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,789
      • Apr 29, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,396
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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