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They Might Be Giants

They Might Be Giants

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 9, 1971

Runtime

1h 38m

Genres

Comedy, Mystery

User Score

69%

Original Title

They Might Be Giants

Production Companies

Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company

Director

Anthony Harvey

Description

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.