Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)
Synopsis
John Flansburgh & John Linnell met in the 1970s as junior high students in Lincoln, Massachusetts. A decade later, their band—They Might Be Giants—would stand at the forefront of a burgeoning East Village NYC performance art scene as well as the college music revolution of the late 1980s. Filmed in 2001, ‘Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)’ is the acclaimed true story, tracing their independent and sometimes hilarious path through two decades in the pop music wilderness. From their legendary Dial-a-Song answering machine, to their Grammy Award-winning theme song for ‘Malcolm in the Middle’, fans and friends gather to tell the oral history of Brooklyn's finest alternative rock band.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-02
Top Cast
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John Flansburgh
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John Linnell
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Sarah Vowell
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Michael Azerrad
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Ira Glass
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Adam Bernstein
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Frank Black
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Robert Krulwich
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Syd Straw
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Joe Franklin
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Mark Hoppus
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Dave Eggers
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Josh Kornbluth
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Linwood Boomer
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Jake Fogelnest
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Conan O'Brien
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Adam Schlesinger
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Janeane Garofalo
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (South by South West Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
May 23, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 18, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- AJ Schnack
- Original Title
- Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Plexifilm, Cowboy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
AJ Schnack
Shirley Moyers
Department Leadership Roster
AJ Schnack
Director
Shirley Moyers
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)
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What is Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) about?
John Flansburgh & John Linnell met in the 1970s as junior high students in Lincoln, Massachusetts. A decade later, their band—They Might Be Giants—would stand at the forefront of a burgeoning East Village NYC performance art scene as well as the college music revolution of the late 1980s. Filmed in 2001, ‘Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)’ is the acclaimed true story, tracing their independent and sometimes hilarious path through two decades in the pop music wilderness. From their legendary Dial-a-Song answering machine, to their Grammy Award-winning theme song for ‘Malcolm in the Middle’, fans and friends gather to tell the oral history of Brooklyn's finest alternative rock band.
Who directed Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)?
Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) was directed by AJ Schnack.
Who stars in Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)?
The principal cast of Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) includes John Flansburgh, John Linnell, Sarah Vowell, Michael Azerrad, Ira Glass.
When was Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) released and how long is it?
Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)?
Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).