Giant
Seen it?2017 | 114 min | Drama, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for people who'll be looking things up afterwards and anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards. Same wavelength as Mr. Turner or Hunger.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
70% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 57%
- AwardsSolid
13 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$913K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jon Garaño, Aitor Arregi
- Ramon AgirreAntonio
- Eneko SagardoyMiguel Joaquin
- Joseba UsabiagaMartin
- Aia KruseMaria
- Iñigo AzpitarteFernando