Take a Giant Step (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, Take a Giant Step is a drama film directed by Philip Leacock, running about 100 minutes. “From Playground to hunting ground - in a bar!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This pioneering film in the history of African-American cinema, released two years before "A Raisin In The Sun", is the coming-of-age story of a Black high-school student living in a middle-class white neighborhood in the late '50s.
Who’s in it. Take a Giant Step stars Johnny Nash as Spencer Scott, Estelle Hemsley as Grandmother Martin, Ruby Dee as Christine and Frederick O'Neal as Lem Scott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Take a Giant Step has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Take a Giant Step page.
If you liked it. Fans of Take a Giant Step tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Take a Giant Step (1959)?
- In US, Take a Giant Step is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Take a Giant Step worth watching?
- Take a Giant Step holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Take a Giant Step?
- Take a Giant Step stars Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley, Ruby Dee, Frederick O'Neal and Beah Richards.
- When was Take a Giant Step released?
- Take a Giant Step was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.