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The BFG

  • 19891989
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
7.3K
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The BFG (1989)
A young orphan girl, Sophie, gets taken away to a faraway land populated by Giants and Dreams.
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A young orphan girl, Sophie, gets taken away to a faraway land populated by Giants and Dreams.A young orphan girl, Sophie, gets taken away to a faraway land populated by Giants and Dreams.A young orphan girl, Sophie, gets taken away to a faraway land populated by Giants and Dreams.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
7.3K
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  • Director
    • Brian Cosgrove
  • Writers
    • Roald Dahl(novel)
    • John Hambley(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • David Jason(voice)
    • Amanda Root(voice)
    • Angela Thorne(voice)
  • Director
    • Brian Cosgrove
  • Writers
    • Roald Dahl(novel)
    • John Hambley(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • David Jason(voice)
    • Amanda Root(voice)
    • Angela Thorne(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 19User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    David Jason
    David Jason
    • The BFG
    • (voice)
    Amanda Root
    Amanda Root
    • Sophie
    • (voice)
    Angela Thorne
    Angela Thorne
    • Queen Of England
    • (voice)
    Ballard Berkeley
    Ballard Berkeley
    • Head Of The Army
    • (voice)
    Michael Knowles
    Michael Knowles
    • Head Of The Air Force
    • (voice)
    Don Henderson
    Don Henderson
    • Bloodbottler
    • (voice)
    • …
    Mollie Sugden
    Mollie Sugden
    • Mary
    • (voice)
    Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton
    • Mr. Tibbs
    • (voice)
    Myfanwy Talog
    • Mrs. Clonkers
    • (voice)
    Jimmy Hibbert
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Sharon Campbell
    • The Balladeer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Brian Cosgrove
    • Writers
      • Roald Dahl(novel)
      • John Hambley(adaptation)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Brian Cosgrove, when Roald Dahl saw his first screening of the film in Soho, when it ended and the lights went up, Dahl stood up and clapped.
    • Goofs
      BFG states that humans are the only animal to kill each other. In fact, there are a vast number of animals which kill other animals of the same species. Cats, which the BFG specifically mentions, are well known for killing members of their own species (BFG has said that he has little education.)
    • Quotes

      Fleshlumpeater: You... you show 'em the way?

      The BFG: Yes! Yes, I showed them the way!

      Fleshlumpeater: Why? What for?

      [roars]

      The BFG: Because... you is evil! And I sees it now!

      Fleshlumpeater: You... you is not giant! You is like... human bean!

      The BFG: Human... *being*! Yes, I'd rather be like one of them than like you!

      Fleshlumpeater: [grabs BFG by the throat] Yeah? Then... I kill you!

    • Crazy credits
      The credits roll over stills from the movie.
    • Alternate versions
      The version of the film which aired on ITV and released on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray omits a scene that takes place after Sophie and The BFG leave Dream Country, but before they get to his Dream Cave. They approach the other giant's domain again, and Sophie is somehow separated and placed in peril when she accidentally sits upon a giant dragonfly that flies off and drops her among the sleeping giants, who begin to stir from her scent. The BFG rescues her before they awake and begin scouring the land, convinced there is a human present. The shot of the giants departing is later reused in the film as part of the Queen's nightmare of them and their heinous acts.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The BFG (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Mirror, Mirror
      Music by Keith Hopwood and Malcolm Rowe
      Lyrics by Malcolm Rowe
      Performed by Amanda Root

    User reviews19

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    9/10
    The best film ever, when you're about 7!
    All I can say is that i used to love this film when I was little! I thought it was brill! Watching it a couple of months ago I spoiled it cos it's not that good when you're older. It's based on the book by Roald Dahl and the book is much better but I think you could say that about most films which are based on books! Worth watching if you're a small child (which I very much doubt you are)(he he), otherwise i'd read the book (whatever age you are!)
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    5
    • vix62
    • Dec 6, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 1992 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Cosgrove Hall Films (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sophie und der große freundliche Riese
    • Production company
      • Cosgrove Hall Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £3,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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