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The BFG

6.519901h 27mAnimationFamilyFantasy
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The BFG is a 1990 animation and family film, running 1h 27m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 6 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, JustWatch TV Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

6 age rating1h 27mAnimationFamily

Rated 6 in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1990-12-25
Runtime
1h 27m
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie
Director
Brian Cosgrove
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 · 178 votes

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Availability

Where to watch in the United Kingdom

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

11 names
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
Sharon CampbellThe Balladeer (voice)

Questions about The BFG

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Where can I watch The BFG in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The BFG is listed on Amazon Prime Video, JustWatch TV Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The BFG suitable for children?

The BFG is rated 6 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is The BFG on PelisPlus UK?

The BFG has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is The BFG about?

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,…

How long is The BFG?

The BFG runs for 1h 27m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The BFG trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The BFG 2016 (1989 style) Official Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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