GIANT – The Play(2026)

Name: GIANT – The Play
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Genre: Drama
Released: Nov 19, 2026
Cast: Aya Cash, Richard Hope, Tessa Bonham Jones, Elliot Levey

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2h 16m
- Drama

Release Date: Nov 19, 2026

In 1983, Roald Dahl faces backlash over his antisemitic review of "God Cried" about West Beirut's siege during the 1982 Lebanon War. As he prepares "The Witches" for publication, he must choose: apologize or defend his words.

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Original Release | Nov 19, 2026 | Event Cinema

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Nicholas Hytner
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Aya Cash
Jessie Stone

Richard Hope
Wally Saunders

Tessa Bonham Jones
Hallie

Elliot Levey
Tom Maschler

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Aspect Ratio: 2D DCP

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Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Language: English

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Set in 1983 as Roald Dahl prepares book "The Witches" for publication, his career is overshadowed by backlash against a recent literary review of the picture book "God Cried" about the siege of West Beirut by the Israeli army during the 1982 Lebanon War is considered antisemitic. As pressure mounts, Dahl must decide whether to issue a public apology or stand by his words, knowing his reputation hangs in the balance. The play unfolds over a single afternoon, capturing the intensity of a pivotal moment in the author's life.