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"Sometimes any man can be a giant . . ."
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.
Starring
Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean
Box Office
$32.9M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Giant earned $32.9M worldwide on a $5.4M budget — a 508% return on investment.
Year context
Giant was released 70 years ago in 1956.
Giant is a Drama, Western film with a runtime of 3h 21m.
CAST (20)
Elizabeth Taylor
Leslie Lynnton Benedict
Rock Hudson
Jordan "Bick" Benedict Jr.
James Dean
Jett Rink
Carroll Baker
Luz Benedict II
Jane Withers
Vashti Synthe
Chill Wills
Uncle Bawley
Mercedes McCambridge
Luz Benedict
Dennis Hopper
Jordan "Jordy" Benedict III
Sal Mineo
Angel Obregón II
Rod Taylor
Sir David Karfrey
Judith Evelyn
Mrs. Nancy Lynnton
Earl Holliman
'Bob' Dace
Robert Nichols
Mort 'Pinky' Snythe
Paul Fix
Dr. Horace Lynnton
Alexander Scourby
Old Polo
Charles Watts
Judge Oliver Whiteside
Elsa Cárdenas
Juana Guerra Benedict
Carolyn Craig
Lacey Lynnton
Monte Hale
Bale Clinch
Sheb Wooley
Gabe Target
CREW
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$5.4M
Budget
$32.9M
Revenue
+508%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (1)
G
Academy Award for Best Director
1957
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
201 min (3h 21m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.6/10 (737 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$5,400,000
Box Office
$32,855,818
Profit
+$27,455,818
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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. 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.
How long is Giant?
Giant has a runtime of 201 minutes (3h 21m).
Who stars in Giant?
The cast of Giant includes Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker, Jane Withers.
How much did Giant make at the box office?
Giant earned $32,855,818 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $5,400,000.
What is the rating of Giant?
Giant has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 737 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Western
KEYWORDS (22)
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