The Giant King (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2012, The Giant King is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Prapas Cholsaranon, running about 96 minutes. “We were born to be friends.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A re-interpretation of Ramayana, the Thai animation film tells the story of a giant robot, Na Kiew, who's left wandering in a barren wasteland after a great war. Na Kiew meets Jao Phuek, a puny tin robot who's lost his memory and is now stuck with his new big friend. Together they set out across the desert populated by metal scavengers, to look for Ram, the creator of all robots.
Who’s in it. The Giant King stars Santisuk Promsiri as Kiew (voice), Kiattisak Udomnak as Peuk (voice), Boriboon Junreurng as Kum (voice) and Pawanrat Naksuriya as Sadayu (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Giant King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Starz and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Giant King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Giant King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Giant King (2012)?
- In US, The Giant King is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Giant King worth watching?
- The Giant King holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Giant King?
- The Giant King stars Santisuk Promsiri, Kiattisak Udomnak, Boriboon Junreurng, Pawanrat Naksuriya and Udom Taephanich.
- When was The Giant King released?
- The Giant King was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.