Giant
Giant - The Play
“A world-famous children's author under threat. A battle of wills in the wake of scandal. And one chance to make amends.”
Synopsis
Set in the summer of 1983, just before the release of The Witches, Giant imagines a tense meeting between Roald Dahl and his American and British publishers as they scramble to contain the fallout from his public denunciation of Israel and defence of the Palestinians in a review of a book on the 1982 Lebanon war. Filmed live onstage at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London's West End in 2025.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
What John Lithgow hopes people learn from ‘Giant’
Type: Teaser • Published 2026-06-07
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Hytner
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Rosenblatt
- Original Title
- Giant - The Play
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Trafalgar Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Hytner
Mark Rosenblatt
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Rosenblatt
Writer
Nicholas Hytner
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Giant.
Similar Titles to Giant
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.4
6.8
7.0
7.7
6.6
7.6
9.6
6.3
7.1
6.7
6.5
7.6
6.1
6.5
7.7
7.3
7.7
More Like Giant
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Giant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Giant about?
Set in the summer of 1983, just before the release of The Witches, Giant imagines a tense meeting between Roald Dahl and his American and British publishers as they scramble to contain the fallout from his public denunciation of Israel and defence of the Palestinians in a review of a book on the 1982 Lebanon war. Filmed live onstage at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London's West End in 2025.
Who directed Giant?
Giant was directed by Nicholas Hytner.
Who stars in Giant?
The principal cast of Giant includes John Lithgow, Elliot Levey, Aya Cash, Rachael Stirling, Tessa Bonham Jones.
When was Giant released and how long is it?
Giant was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.