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The BFG

  • 2016
  • PG
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
97K
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POPULARITY
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2,136
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
    2,405
    2,136
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • Melissa Mathison
      • Roald Dahl
    • Stars
      • Mark Rylance
      • Ruby Barnhill
      • Penelope Wilton
    • 291User reviews
    • 384Critic 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
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    Rebecca Hall
    Rebecca Hall
    • Mary
    Rafe Spall
    Rafe Spall
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    Bill Hader
    Bill Hader
    • Bloodbottler
    • (voice)
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    Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
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    Adam Godley
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    Michael Adamthwaite
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    Haig Sutherland
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    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • Melissa Mathison
      • Roald Dahl
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    User reviews291

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    Kirpianuscus

    seductive

    Before to see the adaptation, the mix of emotion and prudence defines me. because, from an early age, I was one of small fans of the book. and the name of Steven Spielberg, as always, represents a good promise. but each adaptation of a lovely book is a challenge first for viewer. and the film is real beautiful. for that, not only the technology has a significant role but the option, a profound inspired one, of director for the couple Mark Rylance and Ruby Barnhill. Rylance is the expected BFG for me. so familiar and admirable performed than the respect for its performer becomes more than great. Barnhill is and she is not the Sophie who I imagine. but she has the all virtues for become, scene by scene. it is a lovely film. and that is only important thing. because it seems bizarre to compare it with more than the novel of Roald Dahl. and the verdict is real favorable for Steven Spilberg project.
    6miguelneto-74936

    A cool movie from Disney, it's good to see Spielberg going back to making children's films.

    The BFG surprised me, I expected nothing but a boring and bland movie from Disney, luckily the movie is cool, has funny moments, the giant is a very charismatic character, Ruby Barnhill is fine, Ruby's chemistry Barnhill with Mark Rylance is very good, the look is beautiful, it has good moments, the final scene is cool, the script has problems, the movie takes a while to get nice, I found the beginning very slow and tedious, the direction of The master of Steven Spielberg is good, even though it is not comparable to his best works, The BFG is a fun movie, with some funny moments, has a nice story, even a script with problems, and some weak dialogues, the chemistry of the main characters is Very good, and the movie soundtracks are pretty cool. Note 6.7
    9nickryall

    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.
    7debolt

    Not completely magical, but sweet and very entertaining

    The bar has been set so high for Spielberg movies that anything less than Oscar-level quality is often seen as a failure. However, to judge the BFG along those lines would be a great disservice to a movie that has a great many merits, particularly as a family film. Shed of much of the darkness of Roald Dahl's source material, Spielberg breathes a healthy dose of his magic into The BFG, though it never reaches to the greatness of ET. Spielberg, however, does get some very strong performances from Mark Rylance as the title character and newcomer Ruby Barnhill as the young orphan who befriends the giant. The real star of the movie is probably the spot-on motion capture that brings the giants to life. If you're expecting a groundbreaking film like Raiders of the Lost Ark or a crisply directed work like Catch Me If You Can, you're in the wrong movie. But if you have room for close to two hours (which might be a tad overlong) of sweet, touching fun, you should absolutely consider The BFG.
    8margotmaesmm

    A pleasure for the eye and the soul

    A beautiful tale brought to life by Spielberg. A fascinating universe makes up for the simplicity of the story (which can be forgiven since it's a children's book). Dahl's original story is beautifully retold on screen. The jokes and good ending most certainly make it an amazing, enjoyable family movie that is a pleasure for both the eye and the soul.

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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.

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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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