TV series
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
2001, English, on CBS. Created by Brian Henson.
Wealthy developer Jack Robinson is stunned when a gigantic human skeleton is discovered on his building site. According to a mysterious woman, it is part of a curse that has dogged his family for years. To lift the jinx placed upon him, Jack will need to visit the land in the sky - by climbing up a very tall beanstalk.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 87 min
- Status
- Ended in 2001
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Part 2
Aired 3 December 2001
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Brian HensonCreator
- Matthew ModineJack Robinson · 2 ep
- Vanessa RedgraveCountess Wilhelmina · 2 ep
- Mia SaraOndine · 2 ep
- Daryl HannahThespee · 2 ep
- Jon VoightSiggy · 2 ep
- Richard AttenboroughMagog · 2 ep
- Bill BarrettaThunderdell · 2 ep
- Honor BlackmanJules · 2 ep
- Jim CarterOdin - Member of the Great Council of Mac Slec · 2 ep
- James CordenBran - Thunderdell's Son · 2 ep
- JJ FeildYoung Jack · 2 ep
- Jonathan HydeDussan · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 December 2001
- Last aired
- 3 December 2001
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-PG
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What Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story is based on
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story is adapted from a fairy tale.
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Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story: quick answers
Is Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story are there?
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 87 minutes each.
Is Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story finished?
Yes. Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story ended in 2001, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story on?
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story?
If you liked Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story, try Land of the Giants, The Time Tunnel, Willow.
Who created Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story?
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story was created by Brian Henson and stars Matthew Modine, Vanessa Redgrave, Mia Sara.
What is Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story based on?
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story is adapted from a fairy tale.