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Movie

The BFG

1990 · 1h 27m

Directed by Brian Cosgrove

6.5

TMDB audience score
178 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

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Trailer

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Cast

  • David Jason
    The BFG (voice)

  • 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)

  • Myfanwy Talog
    Mrs. Clonkers (voice)

  • Jimmy Hibbert
    Additional voices

  • Sharon Campbell
    The Balladeer (voice)