The BFG (2016)
Directed by Steven Spielberg

Adventure / Family / Fantasy
aka: Roald Dahl's The BFG

Film Synopsis

Sophie, a ten-year-old boarder at an orphanage in London, is an insomniac who gets through the night by reading voraciously.  One night, she sees an aged, seven-metre high giant outside the building and is immediately afraid.  Everyone knows that giants are despicable fiends who like nothing better than to eat little boys and girls.  But Sophie's giant is different - he is kind and gentle, and a vegetarian to boot.  Sophie soon takes a liking to her BFG (Big Friendly Giant).  Knowing that he cannot let the little girl go now that he has seen her, the giant has no option but to take her with him to the kingdom of the giants.  He explains to her that his work consists of capturing dreams and dispersing them amongst sleeping children.  Sophie is pleased to assist the giant in his task, but her presence soon attracts the attention of other giants, none of whom is as agreeable as the one she has befriended...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Steven Spielberg
  • Script: Melissa Mathison, Roald Dahl (book)
  • Photo: Janusz Kaminski
  • Music: John Williams
  • Cast: Mark Rylance (BFG), Ruby Barnhill (Sophie), Penelope Wilton (The Queen), Jemaine Clement (Fleshlumpeater), Rebecca Hall (Mary), Rafe Spall (Mr. Tibbs), Bill Hader (Bloodbottler), Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (Maidmasher), Adam Godley (Manhugger), Michael Adamthwaite (Butcher Boy), Daniel Bacon (Bonecruncher), Jonathan Holmes (Childchewer), Chris Gibbs (Gizzardgulper), Paul Moniz de Sa (Meatdripper), Marilyn Norry (Matron), Callum Seagram Airlie (Danish Boy), Haig Sutherland (Danish Boy's Father), Shauna Hansen (Danish Boy's Mother), Denise Jones (Danish Driver's Wife), Gabrielle Rose (Cook)
  • Country: UK / Canada / USA
  • Language: English
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 117 min
  • Aka: Roald Dahl's The BFG ; The Big Friendly Giant ; BFG: Big Friendly Giant

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