badelf
6/10It's an interesting story but not put together too well for modern cinema. A bit of trivia: the original title, Handia in Basque language, means Great in English, not Giant.
Reviewed on September 23, 2022
Giant(2017)
Handia
6.6(155)1h 54m2017-10-05
DramaHistory
Giant Synopsis
Having fought in the First Carlist War, Martin returns to his family farm in Gipuzkoa only to find that his younger brother, Joaquín, towers over him in height. Convinced that everyone will want to pay to see the tallest man on Earth, the siblings set out on a long trip all over Europe, during which ambition, money and fame will forever change the family’s fate. A story based on true events.
Giant (2017) is a drama and history film directed by Jon Garaño, released on October 5, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Ramon Agirre, Eneko Sagardoy, Joseba Usabiaga and Aia Kruse. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 155 ratings.
- Director:
- Jon Garaño
- Writers:
- Andoni de Carlos, Jon Garaño, Jose Mari Goenaga
- Producers:
- Iñaki Gomez, Iñigo Obeso, Xabier Berzosa
- Cinematographer:
- Javier Agirre Erauso
- Composer:
- Pascal Gaigne
- Production:
- Irusoin, Moriarti Produkzioak, Kowalski Films
- Status:
- Released
Giant Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ramon Agirre
as Antonio
Eneko Sagardoy
as Miguel Joaquin
Joseba Usabiaga
as Martin
Aia Kruse
as Maria
- Iñigo Azpitarte
Iñigo Azpitarte
as Fernando
Key crew
Directed by Jon Garaño, written by Andoni de Carlos, Jon Garaño and Jose Mari Goenaga, produced by Iñaki Gomez, Iñigo Obeso and Xabier Berzosa.
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Giant Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 155 ratings.
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Giant – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Giant online?
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Giant (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Giant?
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The main cast of Giant (2017) includes Ramon Agirre, Eneko Sagardoy, Joseba Usabiaga, Aia Kruse and Iñigo Azpitarte. The film was directed by Jon Garaño. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Giant released?
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Giant was released on October 5, 2017 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Giant worth watching?
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Giant (2017) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 155 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.