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Giant Mechanical Man, The (2012)
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Giant Mechanical Man, The (2012)

Genre
Romance, Comedy
Release Date
April 27, 2012
Studio
Tribeca Films
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Release Date
April 27, 2012
MPAA Rating
PG-13
Duration
94 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Tribeca Films
Official Site
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Director
Lee Kirk
Producer
Molly Hassell, Michael Nardelli, Brent Stiefel, Jenna Fischer
Screenwriter
Lee Kirk
Starring
  • Jenna Fischer as Janice
  • Topher Grace as Doug
  • Malin Akerman as Jill
  • Chris Messina as Tim
  • Lucy Punch as Pauline
  • Bob Odenkirk as Mark
  • Rich Sommer
  • Ella Anderson
  • Rachel Avery
  • John Cabrera

In a world that demands grand plans and polished answers, two people find themselves adrift. Janice, played by Jenna Fischer, is a temp worker whose quiet life is a constant disappointment to her overbearing sister and a target for the unsolicited advice of a smug self-help guru, Duncan, portrayed by Topher Grace. Tim, brought to life by Chris Messina, is a down-on-his-luck street performer who spends his days encased in silver paint as a silent, melancholic "Giant Mechanical Man." When fate lands them both in thankless jobs at a local zoo, these two kindred spirits form an unexpected connection. This charming romantic comedy from writer-director Lee Kirk explores the gentle, often humorous struggle to find purpose and authentic human connection amidst the noise of modern life. As Janice and Tim navigate the pressures from those around them, including Tim's ambitious ex-girlfriend Malin Akerman and Janice's relentlessly positive sister Lucy Punch, they discover that sometimes the most profound moments come not from having all the answers, but from simply being understood.