Jack and the Beanstalk (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2009, Jack and the Beanstalk is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Gary J. Tunnicliffe, running about 94 minutes. “An adventure of gigantic proportions” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fairy tale character who is about to flunk out of fairy tale school, Jack must perform a heroic deed by Monday or fail miserably, just like his father before him. Anxious to make good, Jack sells his C.O.W. (Computer of Wonder) for a handful of magic beans and a mysterious book that records his adventures as he's having them. Accompanied by his sidekick Grayson -- a goose who ate a bean and underwent an amazing transformation -- Jack climbs the magic beanstalk to recover the fabled Harp of Destiny from the evil Giant who lives in the sky. Helping Jack on his perilous quest is the spunky Jillian, a fearless young girl whom Jack meets on his journey -- and who just may have a hidden agenda...
Who’s in it. Jack and the Beanstalk stars Chevy Chase as Antipode, Madison Davenport as Destiny / The Harp, Emily Rose Everhard as Red Riding Hood and Colin Ford as Jack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Jack and the Beanstalk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Dove Amazon Channel and 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 and the Beanstalk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jack and the Beanstalk tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack and the Beanstalk (2009)?
- In US, Jack and the Beanstalk is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 and the Beanstalk worth watching?
- Jack and the Beanstalk holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Jack and the Beanstalk?
- Jack and the Beanstalk stars Chevy Chase, Madison Davenport, Emily Rose Everhard, Colin Ford and Gilbert Gottfried.
- When was Jack and the Beanstalk released?
- Jack and the Beanstalk was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.