The Giant (2016): Cast & Box Office
The Giant is a 2016 drama directed by Johannes Nyholm, starring Christian Andrén as Rikard, Anna Bjelkerud and Leif Edlund. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $860,750 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Johannes Nyholm
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Swedish - Studio
- Garagefilm International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Giant About?
The premise of The Giant without spoilers.
Rikard, a 30-year-old man with autism and severe physical disfigurement, resides in a care facility for people with disabilities. Haunted by the memory of being separated from his mother at the age of three, he struggles to cope with his daily life. To escape his painful reality, Rikard retreats into a vivid fantasy where he transforms into a 50-meter-tall giant, allowing him to confront his anxieties and find solace in a world of his own creation.
The Giant Cast & Characters
Christian Andrén leads the cast as Rikard, with Anna Bjelkerud as Elisabeth and Leif Edlund as Ludvig. Directed by Johannes Nyholm; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Johannes Nyholm
- Christian Andrén as Rikard
- Anna Bjelkerud as Elisabeth
- Leif Edlund as Ludvig
- Niclas Fransson as Kjell
Also Starring in The Giant
· 11 more- Johan Kylén Roland
- Pia Edlund Katrin
- Amin Alabadi Nurse
- Axel Danielsson Polisman
- Linda Faith Lina
- Birgitta Blad Monika
- Ola Bjurman Jan-Ove
- Bengt Carlsson Lennart
- Joachim Carlsson Patrick
- Lasse Dithmar Thilleman
- Stina Elinderson Kontrollant 2
More from Johannes Nyholm
More films directed by Johannes Nyholm, best-rated first: Koko-di Koko-da, Koko-di Koko-da and Las Palmas.
The Giant Box Office
The Giant grossed $860,750 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$860.8K
- International
- $860.8K
The Giant Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Giant.
The Giant Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “거인” and “El gigante”.
- Also known as
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- 거인
- El gigante
- Kæmpen
- Великан
- Великанът
- Jättiläinen
- 巨人
- Der Riese
- いつも心はジャイアント
Seen The Giant?
The Giant FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Giant, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Giant?
The Giant runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Giant released?
The Giant was released on September 9, 2016.
Who directed The Giant?
The Giant was directed by Johannes Nyholm.
More films by Johannes Nyholm Who is in the cast of The Giant?
The Giant stars Christian Andrén as Rikard, Anna Bjelkerud as Elisabeth and Leif Edlund as Ludvig, among 15 credited actors.
How much did The Giant make at the box office?
The Giant grossed $860,750 worldwide.
Does The Giant have a post-credit scene?
No. The Giant has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Giant in?
The original language of The Giant is Swedish.
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