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Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story

2001·Show
2Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
67
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Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story fingerprint

Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Wondrous and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Fantasy and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

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.
Fantasy AdventureFairy Tale RetellingModern AdaptationMagical JourneyFamily LegacyQuest NarrativeIntriguing PremiseWhimsical World-BuildingGood vs. Evil

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Where can I stream Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story legally?

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story rated?

TV-PGDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 2 episodes.

When did Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story air?

It ran from 2001 to 2001 and has ended.

What language is Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story use?

Complete ImmortalityHeroic BSoDNamed by the AdaptationSanity SlippageGory Discretion ShotTeleportation with DrawbacksAdaptational AttractivenessDying Declaration of HateNot the Fall That Kills You…Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!Immune to BulletsCrossover Cosmologyand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story, including Complete Immortality, Heroic BSoD, Named by the Adaptation.