The BFG

Name: The BFG
Director: Brian Cosgrove
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie, Adventure
Released: 1990
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: David Jason, Amanda Root, Angela Thorne, Ballard Berkeley, Michael Knowles

19901h 27m6.4(173 votes)

AnimationFamilyFantasyTV MovieAdventure

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 gia…

The BFG (1990) is a animation, family, fantasy, tv movie, and adventure film directed by Brian Cosgrove. It stars David Jason, Amanda Root, and Angela Thorne. The film runs for 1 hour 27 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 173 votes.

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Director

Brian Cosgrove

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)

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Where can I watch The BFG?

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Who stars in The BFG?

The BFG stars David Jason, Amanda Root, Angela Thorne, and Ballard Berkeley, and was directed by Brian Cosgrove.

How long is The BFG?

The BFG has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes.

When did The BFG come out?

The BFG was released in 1990.

What genre is The BFG?

The BFG is a animation, family, fantasy, tv movie, and adventure film.

Is The BFG worth watching?

The BFG holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.