Giant
6.9/10
Rating
110 min
Runtime
2026
Release Year
Rowan Athale
Director
Cast
Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan, Toby Stephens, Katherine Dow Blyton, Asan N'Jie
Quick Synopsis
The film follows Prince Naseem Hamed's journey from growing up in the working-class neighborhoods of Sheffield to becoming a world-renowned boxer. He is discovered by Ingle, a former steelworker who becomes his trainer. Together, they develop an unusual partnership that combines Naseem's unique boxing style and confident personality, leading him to dominate the sport and achieve international fame. Their success occurs against the backdrop of widespread Islamophobia and racism in Britain during the 1980s and 1990s.
Detailed Synopsis of Giant
Follows Prince Naseem Hamed from his humble beginnings on the tough working-class streets of Sheffield and his discovery by Ingle, himself a steel industry worker turned boxing trainer. Their unlikely partnership, Naz’s unorthodox style, cocky persona, and sheer dominance in the ring propelled them to the top of boxing’s elite and unprecedented levels of global superstardom, all in the face of the rampant Islamophobia and racism of ’80s and 90’s Britain.
