Jack and the Beanstalk

2009Movie1 h 34 minG

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

A wholesome, wondrous adventure movie about fantasy and pop culture.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

An adventure of gigantic proportions.

A fairy tale character who is about to flunk out of fairy tale school, Jack must perform a heroic deed by Monday or fail miserably, just like his father before him. Anxious to make good, Jack sells his C.O.W. (Computer of Wonder) for a handful of magic beans and a mysterious book that records his adventures as he's having them. Accompanied by his sidekick Grayson -- a goose who ate a bean and underwent an amazing transformation -- Jack climbs the magic beanstalk to recover the fabled Harp of Destiny from the evil Giant who lives in the sky. Helping Jack on his perilous quest is the spunky Jillian, a fearless young girl whom Jack meets on his journey -- and who just may have a hidden agenda...

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly Fantasy
  • Classic Fairy Tale Retelling
  • Adventure Comedy
  • Meta-Narrative
  • Pop Culture References
  • Light-Hearted
  • Nostalgic
  • Whimsical

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Music by
Randy Miller

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Facts

November 6, 2009 · 1 h 34 min · G

Released
November 6, 2009
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
39 countries

Tropes

Jack and the Beanstalk, Jim And The Beanstalk, Living Legends +9

  • Jack and the Beanstalk
  • Jim And The Beanstalk
  • Living Legends
  • Dark Parables
  • The Simpsons: Bart & the Beanstalk
  • Puss In Boots
  • Jasper and the Beanstalk
  • Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales
  • Jack the Giant Slayer
  • Time Lord Fairy Tales
  • Revolting Rhymes
  • Fun and Fancy Free

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Jack and the Beanstalk?"

Questions about Jack and the Beanstalk

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Where can I stream Jack and the Beanstalk?

In Cyprus, you can rent or buy Jack and the Beanstalk from Apple TV Store. It streams in 24 other countries, but not in Cyprus.

Is Jack and the Beanstalk worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 4.7).

Is Jack and the Beanstalk okay for kids?

GViolence

Yes: it's rated G in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Jack and the Beanstalk make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

What tropes does Jack and the Beanstalk use?

Jack and the BeanstalkJim And The BeanstalkLiving LegendsDark ParablesThe Simpsons: Bart & the BeanstalkPuss In BootsJasper and the BeanstalkBeasts and Beauty: Dangerous TalesJack the Giant SlayerTime Lord Fairy TalesRevolting RhymesFun and Fancy Freeand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Jack and the Beanstalk, Jim And The Beanstalk, and Living Legends.