Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- sentimental
- family movie night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics generally found the premise and Billy Crystal's charm promising, but considered the film diluted by sentimental subplots and Gheorghe Mureșan's limited acting.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sam initially views Max primarily as marketable movie talent and schemes to turn his height into a career opportunity.
Sam's plan to profit from Max's size changes as Max's personal journey and their friendship become central.
Max's extraordinary height drives public attention and movie casting while the film emphasizes his gentleness and vulnerability.
Sam travels from the American film business to Romania, where Max's origins and personal goal redirect the adventure.
Films like My Giant, and why
Big
family-friendly fish-out-of-water comedy about an unusually large outsider and a relationship that becomes more important than commercial ambition
City Slickers
warm Hollywood comedy-drama combining show-business satire, personal redemption, and an unlikely friendship
The Kid
gentle family comedy centered on a conspicuous outsider whose presence reshapes the protagonist's priorities
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Lehmann
- Release Date
- 1998-04-10
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (111)
Cast
- Billy Crystal
- Gheorghe Mureșan
- Kathleen Quinlan
- Joanna Pacula
- Jere Burns
- Harold Gould
- Dan Castellaneta
- Raymond O'Connor
- Rider Strong
- Doris Roberts
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is My Giant about?
- A struggling Hollywood agent tries to turn a gentle Romanian giant into a movie star, only to discover that friendship matters more than the deal.
- What is My Giant like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of My Giant as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is My Giant violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in My Giant.
- What did critics think of My Giant?
- Critics generally found the premise and Billy Crystal's charm promising, but considered the film diluted by sentimental subplots and Gheorghe Mureșan's limited acting.
- Which films are like My Giant?
- Films with a similar feel include Big, City Slickers, and The Kid.
- How long is My Giant?
- My Giant runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch My Giant?
- In United States, My Giant is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
