as Princess Isabelle, an adventure-seeking royal.

The film follows Jack (Nicholas Hoult), a young farmhand who unwittingly becomes the key to an ancient war between humans and giants. After a reckless monk gives him a handful of legendary magic beans, one bean accidentally sprouts into a colossal beanstalk, carrying a kidnapped Princess Isabelle (Eleanor Tomlinson) into the clouds. Jack joins a rescue mission led by the king’s loyal knight, Elmont (Ewan McGregor), and the princess’s ambitious fiancé, Roderick (Stanley Tucci), who secretly plans to use the giants to seize the throne. Together, they ascend the beanstalk and discover a terrifying realm of flesh-eating giants—led by the two-headed General Fallon (Bill Nighy, motion-captured with menacing glee). Jack must overcome his humble origins and summon the courage to stop the giants from invading Earth.

The film stars Nicholas Hoult as Jack, a young farm boy who trades his family's cow for magic beans. These beans grow into a giant beanstalk that reaches the kingdom of the giants, led by the evil Lord Boggis (Rufus Sewell) and his giant, Groteus (Ian McShane).

★★★☆☆ (3/5) Recommended for: Ages 12+ (fantasy violence, scary giant creatures) Where to watch: Available on Max, Amazon Prime Video (rent/buy), and various digital platforms.

), the King's advisor, who plans to use an ancient magical crown to control the giants and take over the kingdom. IMDb +5 Cast & Key Characters Actor Character Role Nicholas Hoult Jack A humble farm boy turned hero Eleanor Tomlinson Princess Isabelle The adventurous princess of Cloister Ewan McGregor Elmont Captain of the King's Guard Stanley Tucci Lord Roderick The treacherous advisor seeking the crown Ian McShane King Brahmwell Isabelle’s father and King of Cloister Bill Nighy General Fallon The two-headed leader of the giants (voice/motion capture) Style & Reception 12 sites Jack the Giant Slayer - Wikipedia The film, based on the British fairy tales "Jack the Giant Killer" and "Jack and the Beanstalk", stars Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tom... Wikipedia Jack the Giant Slayer movie summary - Facebook Jul 29, 2025 —

In an era saturated with dark, gritty fairy tale reboots, Jack the Giant Slayer took a different route: a return to classic swashbuckling adventure. Loosely based on the English folktales "Jack the Giant Killer" and "Jack and the Beanstalk," Bryan Singer’s film aims for epic scale, blending medieval warfare with CGI spectacle. While it doesn’t quite reach the heights of its beanstalk, it remains an entertaining, if uneven, family adventure.

as Elmont, the valiant leader of the King’s Guardians.

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