Jack the Giant Slayer (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2013, Jack the Giant Slayer is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Bryan Singer, running about 114 minutes. “Prepare for a giant adventure” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend–and gets the chance to become a legend himself.
Who’s in it. Jack the Giant Slayer stars Eleanor Tomlinson as Princess Isabelle, Nicholas Hoult as Jack, Ewan McGregor as Elmont and Stanley Tucci as Roderick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Jack the Giant Slayer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $197.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jack the Giant Slayer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jack the Giant Slayer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)?
- In US, Jack the Giant Slayer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jack the Giant Slayer worth watching?
- Jack the Giant Slayer holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jack the Giant Slayer?
- Jack the Giant Slayer stars Eleanor Tomlinson, Nicholas Hoult, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci and Ian McShane.
- When was Jack the Giant Slayer released?
- Jack the Giant Slayer was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.