The BFG (1990)
Overview
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 The BFG
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, JustWatch TV Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Ireland | JustWatch TV Plus | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Kixi, Kixi Select | — | — |
| Mexico | Tubi TV | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The BFG in 3 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The BFG about?
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 is a Animation, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie, Adventure movie, released on 1990-12-25, runtime 87 minutes.
Is The BFG worth watching?
TMDB users rate The BFG 6.5 out of 10 from 178 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The BFG?
In the United States, The BFG streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Brian Cosgrove
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 as The Balladeer (voice)
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Sources
Details and the 6.5/10 rating from The BFG on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.