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Gigantic

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2008 | 99 min | Comedy, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Raising Arizona, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Young mattress salesman Brian decides to adopt a baby from China but is distracted when he forms a relationship with quirky, wealthy Harriet whom he meets at his mattress store. As their relationship flourishes, unbeknownst to them, a hitman is trying to kill Brian.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $166K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Matt Aselton

  • Zooey DeschanelHappy
  • John GoodmanHappy's Father
  • Paul DanoBrian
  • Ed AsnerKirby Weathersby
  • Jane AlexanderBarbara Weathersby
  • Ian RobertsJohn Weathersby
  • Robert StantonJames Weathersby
  • Clarke PetersRoger Stovall
  • Daniel Stewart ShermanKevin Blue
  • Mary Page KellerMarguerite Lolly