Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story

A lavish, earnest fairy-tale revision that mixes corporate intrigue with giant-world wonder, asking you to sit with its moral weight.

Created by

Brian Henson

Genres

Action & adventure, Sci-fi & fantasy, Drama

Starring

Matthew Modine, Vanessa Redgrave, Mia Sara

Overview

Wealthy developer Jack Robinson is stunned when a gigantic human skeleton is discovered on his building site. According to a mysterious woman, it is part of a curse that has dogged his family for years. To lift the jinx placed upon him, Jack will need to visit the land in the sky - by climbing up a very tall beanstalk.

How it feels

Whimsical, earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Redemption, guilt, family, greed

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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