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The BFG

  • 2016
  • PG
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
89K
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POPULARITY
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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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AdventureFamilyFantasy

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.

  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • Melissa Mathison
    • Roald Dahl
  • Stars
    • Mark Rylance
    • Ruby Barnhill
    • Penelope Wilton
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    89K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,302
    593
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • Melissa Mathison
      • Roald Dahl
    • Stars
      • Mark Rylance
      • Ruby Barnhill
      • Penelope Wilton
    • 279User reviews
    • 379Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 4 wins & 26 nominations total

    Videos34

    Trailer #2
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    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:23
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    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:51
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    We Are Queen Elizabeth
    Clip 1:01
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    The BFG
    Clip 0:30
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    The BFG
    Clip 0:52
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    The BFG: Fleshlumpeater Visits The BFG
    Clip 1:21
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    The BFG: Giantspeak
    Clip 0:53
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    The BFG: The Queen's Dream
    Clip 0:32
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    The BFG
    Featurette 1:01
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    The BFG: Brave Sophie (Featurette)
    Featurette 1:03
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    The BFG: The Disney Legacy (Featurette)
    Featurette 0:55
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    Photos228

    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
    • BFG
    Ruby Barnhill
    Ruby Barnhill
    • Sophie
    Penelope Wilton
    Penelope Wilton
    • The Queen
    Jemaine Clement
    Jemaine Clement
    • Fleshlumpeater
    Rebecca Hall
    Rebecca Hall
    • Mary
    Rafe Spall
    Rafe Spall
    • Mr. Tibbs
    Bill Hader
    Bill Hader
    • Bloodbottler
    • (voice)
    Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
    Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
    • Maidmasher
    • (as Olafur Darri Olafsson)
    • …
    Adam Godley
    Adam Godley
    • Manhugger…
    Michael Adamthwaite
    Michael Adamthwaite
    • Butcher Boy
    • (as Michael David Adamthwaite)
    • …
    Daniel Bacon
    Daniel Bacon
    • Bonecruncher…
    Jonathan Holmes
    Jonathan Holmes
    • Childchewer…
    Chris Gibbs
    Chris Gibbs
    • Gizzardgulper…
    Paul Moniz de Sa
    Paul Moniz de Sa
    • Meatdripper…
    Marilyn Norry
    Marilyn Norry
    • Matron
    Callum Seagram Airlie
    Callum Seagram Airlie
    • Danish Boy
    Haig Sutherland
    Haig Sutherland
    • Danish Boy's Father
    Shauna Hansen
    • Danish Boy's Mother
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • Melissa Mathison(screenplay by)
      • Roald Dahl(based on the book by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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 reviews279

    Review
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    Featured review
    9/10
    lovely movie
    I don't get the bad reviews here, were they watching the same film? or maybe they have lost touch with their inner child. I loved this film and I'm not a kid I'm a 55 year old bloke. The film follows the book faithfully and keeps hold of Roald Dahl's odd humour well. The girl playing Sophie is an excellent Northern British actress who plays the part very well and is well cast, the giant character is funny, magical and full of warmth and charm with the CG very well done. Sure its a kids film but as such it is a very good one, if you want more adult material then don't watch kids films but if you like magical fantasy with humour and great visuals I recommend the BFG wholeheartedly.
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    • nickryall
    • Dec 23, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • India
      • United States
    • 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
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    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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