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The Giant Mechanical Man

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
10K
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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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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
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.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
10K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Lee Kirk
  • Writer
    • Lee Kirk
  • Stars
    • Jenna Fischer
    • Chris Messina
    • Topher Grace
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lee Kirk
  • Writer
    • Lee Kirk
  • Stars
    • Jenna Fischer
    • Chris Messina
    • Topher Grace
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 44User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:25
    U.S. Version

    Photos24

    Jenna Fischer and Chris Messina in The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)
    Malin Akerman and Fred Armisen at an event for The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)
    Rich Sommer at an event for The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)
    Malin Akerman, Topher Grace, and Rich Sommer at an event for The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)
    Fred Armisen at an event for The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)
    Malin Akerman and Topher Grace at an event for The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)
    Hamish Linklater at an event for The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)
    Jenna Fischer at an event for The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)
    John Slattery at an event for The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)
    Malin Akerman at an event for The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)
    Jenna Fischer and Topher Grace at an event for The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)
    Fred Armisen, Jenna Fischer, and Rhett Miller at an event for The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)

    Top cast

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    Jenna Fischer
    Jenna Fischer
    • Janiceas Janice
    Chris Messina
    Chris Messina
    • Timas Tim
    Topher Grace
    Topher Grace
    • Dougas Doug
    Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman
    • Jillas Jill
    Rich Sommer
    Rich Sommer
    • Brianas Brian
    Lucy Punch
    Lucy Punch
    • Paulineas Pauline
    Bob Odenkirk
    Bob Odenkirk
    • Markas Mark
    Travis Schuldt
    Travis Schuldt
    • Hal Bakeras Hal Baker
    Valentine Miele
    • Mahoneyas Mahoney
    Sean Gunn
    Sean Gunn
    • Georgeas George
    Greg Trzaskoma
    • Craigas Craig
    Eddie Ebell
    • Mitchas Mitch
    Chase Kim
    Chase Kim
    • Mitch's Sidekickas Mitch's Sidekick
    Sarab Kamoo
    Sarab Kamoo
    • Soniaas Sonia
    John Cabrera
    • Tobyas Toby
    Jennifer O'Kain
    Jennifer O'Kain
    • Camillaas Camilla
    Nick Holmes
    Nick Holmes
    • Wesleyas Wesley
    Matt Champagne
    Matt Champagne
    • Juice Dadas Juice Dad
    • Director
      • Lee Kirk
    • Writer
      • Lee Kirk
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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.
    • 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 reviews44

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    But I NEVER do that!
    Lee Kirk --

    Your movie made me cry ...

    Realizing the significance of the powerful and positive impact that taking the time to "stop and smell the roses" (sorry) can deliver to ones very psyche seems to be unknown, forever lost or perhaps, just ignored by many of us. How did this happen? What factors perpetuate this selfish, though possibly mutually beneficial simple act of awareness? Beats me. Maybe such "numbness" is simply a symptom of that insidious disease commonly known as The Dumbing Down Of America. Don't we all want to understand and to be understood? I do. So,I try.

    Of course, these questions weren't answered in The Giant Mechanical Man, but I've never seen a movie come closer to clearly illustrating those truths. This beautifully written, acted and photographed film is a gem!

    See it. See it without wearing your critic's eyeglasses...shields down! If you do, you'll be rewarded

    THANK YOU!
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    • mcummins2
    • Feb 24, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 27, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Büyük aşk
    • Filming locations
      • Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Production companies
      • Votiv Films
      • ITS Capital
      • Taggart Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,396
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,789
      • Apr 29, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,396
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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