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The BFG

The BFG

The world is more giant than you can imagine.

20166.31h 57m

Overview

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.

Directed by Steven Spielberg
Written by Melissa Mathison, Roald Dahl
Produced by Sam Mercer, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg
Box OfficeBudget: $140.0MRevenue: $195.2M

Top Cast

Mark Rylance

Mark Rylance

The BFG

Ruby Barnhill

Ruby Barnhill

Sophie

Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall

Mary

Jemaine Clement

Jemaine Clement

Fleshlumpeater

Bill Hader

Bill Hader

Bloodbottler

Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

The Queen

Marilyn Norry

Marilyn Norry

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Chris Shields

Chris Shields

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Matt Frewer

Matt Frewer

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Geoffrey Wade

Geoffrey Wade

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Themes & Keywords

london, englandenglandqueenlittle girlorphancannibalbased on children's bookgiantcandidevil brotherlive action remakecomforting

About The BFG

The BFG is a adventure, family, fantasy film released in 2016 exploring themes of london, england, england, queen, little girl, orphan, cannibal. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it stars Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Rebecca Hall. 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.

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