Where to Watch Giant
- Todd DaleJuly 16, 2026Giant (1956) is a landmark American epic. Directed by George Stevens, the sweeping adaptation of Edna Ferber's novel spans decades to explore the oil boom, changing wealth, and complex social issues. The film famously features Academy Award-nominated performances by Rock Hudson and James Dean (his final role before his tragic death)
- jradar9January 19, 2026Giant stages its moral argument across land, oil, and three faces weathered by time. Just put it on and let it play. You'll be living with these people for 3 hours. In that time changes will have occurred. One is slow to find acceptance, one rises too fast and never find meaning, and one understands from the beginning and, even with constraints, endurances. We enjoyed this one much more than we thought we would.
- mickerdooNovember 5, 2025Even with a beautiful shining example of a wife, it still took Bick three hours to see the error of his ways. Stubborn in the least charming way. And Jett started sour and only got more bitter with wealth. Uncle was about the only worthwhile male role model. Interesting to see the family grow old and push their parents into new thinking.
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Giant was released on November 8, 1956.
Giant was directed by George Stevens.
Giant has a runtime of 3h 21m.
Giant was produced by Henry Ginsberg, George Stevens.
Texan rancher Jordan "Bick" Benedict, Jr. visits a Maryland farm to buy a prize horse. While there he meets and falls in love with the owner's daughter Leslie, they are married immediately and return to his ranch. The story of their family and its rivalry with cowboy and (later oil tycoon) Jett Rink unfolds across two generations.
The key characters in Giant are Leslie Lynnton Benedict (Elizabeth Taylor), Jordan 'Bick' Benedict (Rock Hudson), Jett Rink (James Dean).
Giant is rated Not Rated.
Giant is a Drama, Western film.
Giant has an audience rating of 8.7 out of 10.
Giant had a budget of $5.4M.
Giant has made $32.9M at the box office.