Name: The BFG
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie, Adventure
Released: 1990-12-25
Duration: 87 min
Cast: David Jason, Amanda Root, Angela Thorne, Ballard Berkeley, Michael Knowles

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The BFG plot summary

Sophie is snatched from her orphanage early one morning by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), whom she witnesses engaged in mysterious activities. She is soon put at ease, as she learns that BFG's job is to collect, catalog and deliver pleasant dreams to children. She joins him that night, but a mean giants follow them, planning to eat the children of the world.

Details

Release date: December 25, 1990
Runtime: 1h 27m
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie, Adventure
Directed by: Brian Cosgrove
Country: United Kingdom
TMDB rating: 6.4 / 10 · 176 votes

The BFG trailer

Cast

David JasonThe BFG (voice)
Amanda RootSophie (voice)
Angela ThorneElizabeth II (voice)
Ballard BerkeleyHead of the Army (voice)
Michael KnowlesHead of the Air Force
Don HendersonBloodbottler / Fleshlumpeater / Sergeant (voice)
Mollie SugdenMary (voice)
Frank ThorntonMr. Tibbs (voice)
Myfanwy TalogMrs. Clonkers (voice)
Jimmy HibbertAdditional voices

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Where can I watch The BFG?

In the United States, The BFG is available to stream on Prime Video. It's also free on The Roku Channel, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.