Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story

2001 · Miniseries · TV-PG · 60 min · ★ 6.8 · 65% critics

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After a giant skeleton is found at a construction site, a wealthy man learns his family may be tied to an old curse and a fairy tale with hidden truths. To set things right, he must leave the modern world behind and climb into a strange land above the clouds.

Also known as Jim Henson's Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story

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Years: 2001
Release date: 2001-12-02
Network: CBS
Language: English
Rated: TV-PG
Runtime: 60 min
Max quality: HD
Critic score: 65/100
TMDB rating: 6.8/10 (72 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you like fairy tales reworked for older viewers, with romance, mystery, and a grand adventure vibe similar to The Color of Magic; Not for you if slow, three-hour fantasy stories test your patience.

Pros: imaginative fairy-tale twist; enchanting fantasy world; engaging mystery setup | Cons: very long runtime; uneven pacing; some inconsistent details