Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- quirky
- awkward
- whimsical
- indie movie night
- quirky romance night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an overly self-conscious, artificially quirky indie romance whose fine performances could not overcome its thin screenplay and forced whimsy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Happy, the stalking threat, the vomiting reaction, and the families' odd behavior create an intentionally off-center comic register.
Brian pursues adoption and a serious relationship while Happy resists sticking to anything.
Quiet mattress salesman Brian and mercurial heiress Happy connect despite sharply contrasting temperaments and backgrounds.
A seemingly homeless man appears to stalk Brian with violent intent, introducing suspense into the otherwise comic romance.
Films like Gigantic, and why
500 Days of Summer
quirky indie romance, offbeat characters, and awkward emotional intimacy
The Puffy Chair
mumblecore-adjacent romantic uncertainty and understated performances
The Royal Tenenbaums
surreal whimsy, dysfunctional families, and unconventional romantic connection
Eagle vs Shark
eccentric character comedy centered on commitment and emotional misfits
Movie Details
- Director
- Matt Aselton
- Release Date
- 2008-09-09
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (166)
Cast
- Zooey Deschanel
- John Goodman
- Paul Dano
- Ed Asner
- Jane Alexander
- Ian Roberts
- Robert Stanton
- Clarke Peters
- Daniel Stewart Sherman
- Mary Page Keller
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Gigantic about?
- An awkward mattress salesman seeking a child through adoption finds an unpredictable romantic partner while a mysterious stalker unsettles his carefully controlled life.
- What is Gigantic like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Gigantic as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Gigantic violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Gigantic as mild.
- What did critics think of Gigantic?
- Critics broadly found the film an overly self-conscious, artificially quirky indie romance whose fine performances could not overcome its thin screenplay and forced whimsy.
- Which films are like Gigantic?
- Films with a similar feel include 500 Days of Summer, The Puffy Chair, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Eagle vs Shark.
- How long is Gigantic?
- Gigantic runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch Gigantic?
- In United States, Gigantic streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
