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The BFG

  • 2016
  • PG
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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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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Fairy TaleAdventureFamilyFantasy

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
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    97K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,329
    382
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • Melissa Mathison
      • Roald Dahl
    • Stars
      • Mark Rylance
      • Ruby Barnhill
      • Penelope Wilton
    • 290User reviews
    • 382Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 4 wins & 26 nominations total

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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
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    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
      • Roald Dahl
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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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
      The Amblin Entertainment logo has the rare theme in it.
    • 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 reviews290

    Featured review
    8/10

    Lovely family movie

    I loved this adaptation, it is charming, funny and engaging. I've read some pretty scathing reviews, saying it's Spielberg's worst film - or one of, and I couldn't disagree more. It's really a kid's story, dressed up as a family movie. It's also a simple tale, requiring a simple plot and that is what you get, along with some Spielberg magic. The (gas) scene in Buckingham Palace is one of the funniest I've ever seen - it was hysterical! If you want to get all serious and pick fault with the plot line, you shouldn't be watching this kind of movie. It's a fantasy movie, involving some.... well... fantasy! There were some stereotypical British elements, which to us might be a bit overdone, but Spielberg isn't British. Whoever is slating this movie's plot and the movie in general obviously doesn't remember: E.T, Back to the Future; Poltergeist etc, who's plot lines were crackpot in the extreme. BFG is what it is... a lighthearted and delightful fantasy, which kids and adults will adore together.
    • makka-00955
    • Nov 27, 2016
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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
      • El buen amigo gigante
    • 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

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Atmos
      • D-Cinema 96kHz 7.1
      • Dolby Digital
      • 12-Track Digital Sound
      • Auro 11.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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