My Giant (1998)

19% of critics liked it
(26 reviews)
29% of users liked it
(8,651 ratings)

Third-rate talent agent Sammy Kanin (Billy Crystal) is more devoted to his career than his wife Serena (Kathleen Quinlan) and son Nick (Zane Carney), so instead of going to Nick's birthday party, he chooses to travel to Romania where his teen client Justin Allen (Rider Strong) is acting in a period… More Third-rate talent agent Sammy Kanin (Billy Crystal) is more devoted to his career than his wife Serena (Kathleen Quinlan) and son Nick (Zane Carney), so instead of going to Nick's birthday party, he chooses to travel to Romania where his teen client Justin Allen (Rider Strong) is acting in a period adventure movie. When Sammy's auto swerves off the road, he wakes up in a monastery, having been removed from the wreckage by sensitive, Shakespeare-quoting, 7'7"-tall giant, Max (pro basketball player Gheorghe Muresan), a ward of the monks who works as a monastery caretaker. Sammy sees Max as his ticket to the top, gets him a warrior role in the adventure movie, and takes him back to the U.S. where Max hopes to win back a long-ago girlfriend Lillianna (Joanna Pacula), living in Gallup, New Mexico. Sammy and Max head for Vegas, where actor Steven Seagal (as himself) is shooting a film with a villain role perfect for Max. When Sammy contacts Lillianna, she expresses disinterest in Max, forcing Sammy to seek a solution that can bring the two together. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 46 min.
Directed By: Michael Lehmann
Written By: David Seltzer
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Apr 10, 1998 Wide
On DVD: Sep 29, 1998
Studio: Warner Home Video

Critic Reviews

Fred Topel, About.com
Surprisingly touching comedy. Funny Steven Seagal cameo, and good relationship between Crystal and Muresan.
John R. McEwen, Film Quips Online
Crystal is a good actor and a funny comedian, but if he wants to be a giant in the screenwriting trade, he still has some growing to do.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Delivers a salutary message to children that a big heart is more important than either a thick wallet or a successful career.

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moon r

wane comedy digestible because of the giant, sorta, and a cameo by seagal.
Coxxie M

"dont ever see this. are we clear?" "Crystal."
Stuart B

Good film with a sad ending.
Juan C

a marvolest and hillarious comedy that proves size dosen't matter. A
Naughtia N

This movie was very touching and sweet. Billy Crystal stars as this movie agent who travels to Romania on work errands only to discover that he has been fired from his job. He gets into a car accident and gets pulled out of the vehicle by this giant man. The movie agent desperately… More
This movie was very touching and sweet. Billy Crystal stars as this movie agent who travels to Romania on work errands only to discover that he has been fired from his job. He gets into a car accident and gets pulled out of the vehicle by this giant man. The movie agent desperately wants this giant to come to America and work for him. I liked the story very much and I wouldn definetely not hesitate to watch this movie once more.
Sarah B

Inspired by Crystal's experiences with Andre the Giant on The Princess Bride. See that instead.
Ira Z

I'm not quite sure what to say about this film. It wasn't really bad. But it wasn't exactly good either.