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64% Critic Match
The BFG
6.4 / 10• 1990• 1h 27m•NR• English
AnimationFamilyFantasyTV MovieAdventure
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
David Jason
The BFG (voice)
Lead
Amanda Root
Sophie (voice)
Angela Thorne
Elizabeth II (voice)
Ballard Berkeley
Head of the Army (voice)
Michael Knowles
Head of the Air Force
Don Henderson
Bloodbottler / Fleshlumpeater / Sergeant (voice)
Mollie Sugden
Mary (voice)
Frank Thornton
Mr. Tibbs (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Brian Cosgrove's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The BFG is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
