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.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 4 wins & 26 nominations total
Bill Hader
- Bloodbottler
- (voice)
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
- Maidmasher
- (as Olafur Darri Olafsson)
- …
Michael Adamthwaite
- Butcher Boy
- (as Michael David Adamthwaite)
- …
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFinal 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".
- GoofsWhen 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.
- Crazy creditsThe Amblin Entertainment logo has the rare theme in it.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Annoying Orange: Trailer Trashed: The BFG (2015)
- SoundtracksPiper's Maggot Jig
from Barry Lyndon (1975)
Arranged by Leonard Rosenman
Courtesy of Warner Bros Entertainment Inc.
Featured review
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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- Also known as
- Roald Dahl's The BFG
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Box office
- 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
- Runtime1 hour 57 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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