The Giant Mechanical Man
2012 · Movie · PG-13 · 94 min · ★ 6.5 · 57% critics
A quiet, offbeat romantic comedy about two people who feel out of step with everyday expectations: a silver-painted street performer and a soft-spoken zoo worker. As they drift through jobs, family pressure, and awkward social moments, they find comfort in each other and start to figure out what belonging might look like.
Also known as Love is in the Air
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Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-04-27
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 57/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (169 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a gentle, quirky romance about feeling lost and finding connection, with more warmth than big laughs; Not for you if you need sharp comedy, high stakes, or nonstop realism like The Proposal.
Pros: sweet, feel-good romance; charming lead chemistry; relatable misfit vibe | Cons: clunky writing at times; supporting characters feel broad; can be overly sweet
Themes
- aftercreditsstinger
Cast & crew
Jenna Fischer
as Janice
Chris Messina
as Tim
Topher Grace
as Doug
Malin Åkerman
as Jill
Lucy Punch
as Pauline
Rich Sommer
as Brian
Bob Odenkirk
as Mark
- JA
Joshua Amir
as Hal Baker's Associate
Ella Anderson
as Daughter
Rachel Avery
as News Woman
Directed by Lee Kirk