Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story Timeline ( Real )

release
March 30, 2001

Release of 'Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story'

The TV movie 'Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story' was released, providing a fresh take on the classic fairy tale.

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story Timeline ( Fictional )

inciting_event
Spring, Year 1

Jack trades cow for magic beans

Jack trades his family's cow for a handful of mysterious magic beans, setting the story in motion.

magical_occurrence
Spring, Year 1, the next morning

Beanstalk grows overnight

The magic beans grow into a giant beanstalk reaching into the clouds overnight.

adventure
Spring, Year 1, the same day

Jack climbs the beanstalk

Jack climbs the beanstalk to explore the land above the clouds.

encounter
Spring, Year 1, the same day

Jack meets the giant

Jack encounters the giant who lives above the clouds and learns about the giant's realm.

discovery
Spring, Year 1, later that day

Jack discovers stolen treasures

Jack finds out the giant has stolen treasures that belong to his village and plans to take them back.

theft
Spring, Year 1, evening

Jack steals golden harp

Jack steals the golden harp from the giant to return it to his people.

pursuit
Spring, Year 1, night

Giant chases Jack down the beanstalk

The giant discovers Jack's theft and chases him down the beanstalk toward the village.

climax
Spring, Year 1, night

Jack cuts down the beanstalk

To stop the giant from reaching the village, Jack chops down the beanstalk as the giant descends.

resolution
Spring, Year 1, night

Giant falls and disappears

The giant falls with the beanstalk and vanishes, ending the threat to the village.

resolution
After the giant's fall, Spring, Year 1

Treasures returned to village

Jack returns the giant's stolen treasures to his village, restoring prosperity.