Giant (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1956, Giant is a drama and western film directed by George Stevens, running about 201 minutes. “Sometimes any man can be a giant . . .” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink both woo Leslie Lynnton, a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the White Texans against the local people of Mexican descent. Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedict's disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.
Who’s in it. Giant stars Elizabeth Taylor as Leslie Lynnton Benedict, Rock Hudson as Jordan "Bick" Benedict Jr., James Dean as Jett Rink and Carroll Baker as Luz Benedict II, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Giant has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $32.9M 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 Giant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Giant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Giant (1956)?
- In US, Giant 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 Giant worth watching?
- Giant holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Giant?
- Giant stars Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker and Jane Withers.
- When was Giant released?
- Giant was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 201 minutes.