# Where to watch The Giant (1938) in the UK

> The Giant (1938) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 10 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1938  
**Runtime:** 127 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** History, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 10 May 2026 (2026-05-10T20:43:53.402Z)  

## Synopsis

Japanese adaptation of LES MISERABLES.  The last film of director Itami took inspiration from Les Miserables. Transpiring during the Southwestern War of 1877 in Japan, which was the last civil war in the country, a criminal escapes prison only to be found by a monk. The criminal decides to turn a new leaf based on their conversation and goes on to become a town's mayor. He hears news of a mistaken arrest and identity. The revelation of truth is the start of a series of miseries.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Giant in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Giant in the UK?**

The Giant (1938) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is The Giant on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Giant is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/464044/the-giant-1938
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/49HuCgUFOHZImXrdLr0abyn84iT.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/464044/the-giant-1938.json

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