The Selfish Giant
2013, English. Directed by Clio Barnard.
A hyperactive boy and his best friend, a slow-witted youth with an affinity for horses, start collecting scrap metal for a shady dealer.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Selfish Giant
The Selfish Giant is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India.
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Cast & crew
- Clio BarnardDirector
- Conner ChapmanArbor
- Shaun ThomasSwifty
- Sean GilderKitten
- Lorraine AshbourneMary
- Ian BurfieldMick Brazil
- Steve EvetsPrice Drop Swift
- Siobhan FinneranMrs. Swift
- Ralph InesonJohnny Jones
- Rebecca ManleyMichelle 'Shelly' Fenton
- Rhys McCoyDaniel
- Elliott TittensorMartin Fenton
- Macy ShackletonSwift Child
Details
- Released
- 25 October 2013
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Clio Barnard
- Box office
- $12K
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What The Selfish Giant is based on
The Selfish Giant is adapted from a short story.
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The Selfish Giant: quick answers
Is The Selfish Giant worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 254 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Selfish Giant?
The Selfish Giant runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Selfish Giant have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Selfish Giant. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Selfish Giant parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Selfish Giant is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Selfish Giant on?
The Selfish Giant is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Selfish Giant?
If you liked The Selfish Giant, try Scarecrow, Calm with Horses, Palmer.
Who directed The Selfish Giant?
The Selfish Giant (2013) was directed by Clio Barnard and stars Conner Chapman, Shaun Thomas, Sean Gilder.
What is The Selfish Giant based on?
The Selfish Giant is adapted from a short story.