The BFG(1990)
The BFG 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.
The BFG (1990) is a animation, family, fantasy, tv movie and adventure film directed by Brian Cosgrove, released on December 25, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars David Jason, Amanda Root, Angela Thorne and Ballard Berkeley. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 174 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Cosgrove
- Writers:
- John Hambley, Roald Dahl
- Producers:
- Brian Cosgrove, Mark Hall
- Composer:
- Malcolm Rowe
- Production:
- Cosgrove Hall Films
- Status:
- Released
The BFG (1990) Trailer
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The BFG Videos & Clips
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The BFG 2016 (1989 style) Official Trailer
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The BFG Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Jason
as The BFG (voice)
Amanda Root
as Sophie (voice)
Angela Thorne
as Elizabeth II (voice)
Ballard Berkeley
as Head of the Army (voice)
Michael Knowles
as Head of the Air Force
Don Henderson
as Bloodbottler / Fleshlumpeater / Sergeant (voice)
Mollie Sugden
as Mary (voice)
Frank Thornton
as Mr. Tibbs (voice)
Myfanwy Talog
as Mrs. Clonkers (voice)
Jimmy Hibbert
as Additional voices
- Sharon Campbell
Sharon Campbell
as The Balladeer (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Brian Cosgrove, written by John Hambley and Roald Dahl, produced by Brian Cosgrove and Mark Hall.
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The BFG Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 174 ratings.
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The BFG – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The BFG online?
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The BFG (1990) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The BFG?
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The main cast of The BFG (1990) includes David Jason, Amanda Root, Angela Thorne, Ballard Berkeley and Michael Knowles. The film was directed by Brian Cosgrove. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The BFG released?
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The BFG was released on December 25, 1990 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The BFG worth watching?
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The BFG (1990) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 174 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The BFG?
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Yes. The official The BFG trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.