Johnny the Giant Killer (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1973, Johnny the Giant Killer is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Jean Image, running about 60 minutes. “A Miracle of Enchantment !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joe sees two boys attacking a beehive. As thanks for his intervention, he gets stung by a bee, which makes him shrink down to their size, and he is allowed to spend some time with them. He not only gets an insight to their fascinating world, there are also many exciting adventures waiting for him, a lot of them involving the bees arch enemies, the evil wasps.
Who’s in it. Johnny the Giant Killer stars Linette Lemercier as Joë (voice), Roger Carel as Bzz (voice), Christiane Legrand as Fleur de Miel (voice) and Laurence Badie as (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Johnny the Giant Killer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny the Giant Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny the Giant Killer tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny the Giant Killer (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Johnny the Giant Killer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Johnny the Giant Killer worth watching?
- Johnny the Giant Killer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Johnny the Giant Killer?
- Johnny the Giant Killer stars Linette Lemercier, Roger Carel, Christiane Legrand and Laurence Badie.