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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 is a 2017 Spanish drama based on true events, following two brothers in 19th-century Gipuzkoa whose lives are upended when one becomes the tallest man on Earth. After returning from war, Martin discovers his younger brother Joaquín's extraordinary height and pursues a journey across Europe seeking fortune and fame, only to find that ambition reshapes their family forever.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Giant — frequently asked
When was Giant released?
Giant was released on October 5, 2017.
Is Giant based on a true story?
Yes, Giant is based on true events centered on a family in 19th-century Gipuzkoa, Spain.
What is Giant about?
The film follows two brothers after one returns from the First Carlist War to discover his younger brother has grown to extraordinary height, leading them to travel across Europe in pursuit of wealth and fame.
What genre is Giant?
Giant is a historical drama set in 19th-century Spain and Europe.
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