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The BFG

  • 20162016
  • PGPG
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
83K
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POPULARITY
2,380
446
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Mark Rylance and Ruby Barnhill in The BFG (2016)
A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because unlike his peers refuses to eat boys and girls.
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An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
83K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,380
446
  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • Melissa Mathison(screenplay by)
    • Roald Dahl(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Mark Rylance
    • Ruby Barnhill
    • Penelope Wilton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • Melissa Mathison(screenplay by)
    • Roald Dahl(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Mark Rylance
    • Ruby Barnhill
    • Penelope Wilton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 271User reviews
    • 376Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award
      • 4 wins & 26 nominations total

    Videos6

    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:06
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    Trailer 2:23
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    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:51
    Teaser Trailer
    The BFG
    Clip 0:30
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    Clip 0:52
    The BFG
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    Featurette 1:01
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    Photos227

    Mark Rylance and Ruby Barnhill in The BFG (2016)
    Ruby Barnhill in The BFG (2016)
    Mark Rylance in The BFG (2016)
    Ruby Barnhill in The BFG (2016)
    Mark Rylance in The BFG (2016)
    Ruby Barnhill in The BFG (2016)
    Ruby Barnhill in The BFG (2016)
    Ruby Barnhill in The BFG (2016)
    Rebecca Hall at an event for The BFG (2016)
    Manish Dayal at an event for The BFG (2016)
    Aubrey Anderson-Emmons at an event for The BFG (2016)
    Kristen Schaal at an event for The BFG (2016)

    Top cast

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    Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance
    • BFGas BFG
    Ruby Barnhill
    Ruby Barnhill
    • Sophieas Sophie
    Penelope Wilton
    Penelope Wilton
    • The Queenas The Queen
    Jemaine Clement
    Jemaine Clement
    • Fleshlumpeateras Fleshlumpeater
    Rebecca Hall
    Rebecca Hall
    • Maryas Mary
    Rafe Spall
    Rafe Spall
    • Mr. Tibbsas Mr. Tibbs
    Bill Hader
    Bill Hader
    • Bloodbottleras Bloodbottler
    • (voice)
    Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
    Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
    • Maidmasheras Maidmasher
    • (as Olafur Darri Olafsson)
    • …
    Adam Godley
    Adam Godley
    • Manhuggeras Manhugger…
    Michael Adamthwaite
    Michael Adamthwaite
    • Butcher Boyas Butcher Boy
    • (as Michael David Adamthwaite)
    • …
    Daniel Bacon
    Daniel Bacon
    • Bonecruncheras Bonecruncher…
    Jonathan Holmes
    Jonathan Holmes
    • Childcheweras Childchewer…
    Chris Gibbs
    Chris Gibbs
    • Gizzardgulperas Gizzardgulper…
    Paul Moniz de Sa
    Paul Moniz de Sa
    • Meatdripperas Meatdripper…
    Marilyn Norry
    Marilyn Norry
    • Matronas Matron
    Callum Seagram Airlie
    Callum Seagram Airlie
    • Danish Boyas Danish Boy
    Haig Sutherland
    Haig Sutherland
    • Danish Boy's Fatheras Danish Boy's Father
    Shauna Hansen
    Shauna Hansen
    • Danish Boy's Motheras Danish Boy's Mother
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • Melissa Mathison(screenplay by)
      • Roald Dahl(based on the book by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Ten-year-old Sophie is in for the adventure of a lifetime when she meets the Big Friendly Giant. Naturally scared at first, the young girl soon realizes that the twenty-four-foot behemoth is actually quite gentle and charming. As their friendship grows, Sophie's presence attracts the unwanted attention of Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater, and other giants. After travelling to London, Sophie and the BFG must convince Queen Elizabeth to help them get rid of all of the bad giants once and for all. —Jwelch5742
    orphangiantdreamqueenlondon england117 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • From the human beings that created E.T. and the author of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Matilda"
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for action/peril, some scary moments and brief rude humor
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Final produced screenplay by Melissa Mathison prior to her death on November 4, 2015. This movie is dedicated to her as a tribute. The closing credits dedication reads: "FOR OUR MELISSA".
    • Goofs
      When the Queen is in residence, the Royal Standard is the flag that should be flying above Buckingham Palace. In this film, it is the Union Flag. This should only fly when the Queen isn't at home. It used to be the case that the Royal Standard should be the only flag above the palace and when the Queen was away, there would be nothing. However, there was an uproar following the death of Princess Diana as Queen Elizabeth II wasn't home so there was no flag to put at half mast. Since then, it's the Royal Standard when she's in, and the Union Flag when she's away.
    • Quotes

      Sophie: Why did you take me?

      The BFG: Because I hears your lonely heart, in all the secret whisperings of the world.

    • Crazy credits
      "For our Melissa."
    • Connections
      Featured in Annoying Orange: Trailer Trashed: The BFG (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Piper's Maggot Jig
      from Barry Lyndon (1975)
      Arranged by Leonard Rosenman
      Courtesy of Warner Bros Entertainment Inc.

    User reviews271

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    I liked it
    I do understand that people are disappointed when watching a Kids movie and expecting an exciting and challenging plot. What is wrong with you guys? Just because it says Steven Spielberg doesn't mean this is a movie that is specifically designed for your needs. I am 30+ and I like this movie a lot, watching it from a kids perspective you even understand the breakfast scene and I bet all kids would laugh at it. It is kinda sad, seeing how incapable some people are recognizing a movie for kids as such. This is a proper 8! I like the accent, the CGI is fitting, the story is for kids, so if you are not a kid, stfu. I can fully recommend it to anybody with an open mind, who is not looking for the kids version of an Captain America Civil War CGI fest.
    helpful•109
    30
    • creetar
    • Nov 27, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • India
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Roald Dahl Website
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Roald Dahl's The BFG
    • Filming locations
      • Skye, Highland, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Amblin Entertainment
      • Reliance Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $140,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $55,483,770
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,775,350
      • Jul 3, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $195,243,411
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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