Director: Rowan Athale
Cast: Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan, Toby Stephens, Katherine Dow Blyton, Asan N'Jie
Giant is a 2025 British-American biographical drama directed by Rowan Athale, telling the true story of Prince Naseem Hamed — the Sheffield-born boxer of Yemeni heritage who rose from a working-class neighborhood to become one of the most electrifying featherweight world champions of the 1990s.
What is Giant about?
Growing up in Sheffield's tight-knit Yemeni community, young Naseem Hamed shows an irrepressible spirit that catches the eye of veteran trainer Brendan Ingle. Under Ingle's unconventional guidance, Naseem refines his raw talent and flamboyant ring style into something the boxing world has never seen. The film follows the pair's complex mentor-pupil bond through grueling gyms, early bouts, and the relentless climb through professional ranks. Family pride, cultural identity, and the hunger to prove yourself in an adopted country sit at the heart of the story, set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s and 1990s Sheffield — long before the bright lights of world title fights.
Cast & crew
Amir El-Masry steps into the title role, bringing both the physical swagger and emotional vulnerability of the young Naseem. Pierce Brosnan plays the weathered trainer Brendan Ingle, anchoring the mentor dynamic with quiet authority. Toby Stephens and Katherine Dow Blyton round out a British ensemble that gives the Sheffield world convincing texture.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers, Giant carries particular resonance. Prince Naseem Hamed was one of the rare Muslim athletes who dominated a Western sporting arena in the 1990s, carrying faith and heritage openly at a time when that was seldom done. For the Iranian diaspora — many of whom navigated their own journeys of cultural identity in Western cities — his story speaks to the universal immigrant experience: the hunger to belong, the pride in roots, and the drive to excel on terms the wider world could not ignore. The film is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub, making it fully accessible for Farsi-first audiences.
Where & how to watch
Giant is available now on K-Time with both Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Watch in your browser, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download. Subscribe once and cancel anytime.