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Giant

1956 · 201 min · Director: George Stevens

Giant (1956) is a western drama, directed by George Stevens. It stars Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson. The 201-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

What Giant Is 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.

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What is Giant 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.

Where can I watch Giant?

Giant is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Giant?

Giant runs for 201 minutes (3h 21m).

When did Giant come out?

Giant was released in 1956.

Who directed Giant?

Giant was directed by George Stevens.

Who stars in Giant?

Giant stars Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker.

What is Giant's rating?

Giant holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.

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