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The BFG

6.5 / 41512 votes

UK Cinema Release Date

Friday 22nd July 2016
The BFG poster
Contains mild threat. Suitable for 8 years and over.
Current Status:released

Next Showing:

None. Last shown in UK cinemas on 21st January 2023.
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Official Site:

movies.disney.com

Directed by:

Steven Spielberg

Written by:

Melissa Mathison and Roald Dahl

Produced by:

Frank Marshall, Sam Mercer, Adam Somner and Steven Spielberg

Starring:

Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall and Bill Hader

Genres:

Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Language:

English

Runtime:

1 hour 57 minutes (approx.)

Movie Synopsis:

Ten-year-old Sophie is in for the adventure of a lifetime when she meets the Big Friendly Giant. Naturally scared at first, the young girl soon realizes that the 24-foot behemoth is actually quite gentle and charming. As their friendship grows, Sophie's presence attracts the unwanted attention of Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater and other giants. After traveling to London, Sophie and the BFG must convince Queen Elizabeth to help them get rid of all the bad giants once and for all.

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The BFG Cast

Mark Rylance

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Date of Birth:

18 January 1960

Real Name:

Unknown

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)

Ruby Barnhill

Ruby Barnhill headshot

Date of Birth:

16 July 2004

Real Name:

Unknown

Height:

4' 11" (1.5 m)

Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton headshot

Date of Birth:

3 June 1946

Real Name:

Unknown

Height:

Unknown

Jemaine Clement

Jemaine Clement headshot

Date of Birth:

10 January 1974

Real Name:

Unknown

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)

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Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall headshot

Date of Birth:

3 May 1982

Real Name:

Unknown

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)

Recent/Upcoming Films:

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Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall headshot

Date of Birth:

10 March 1983

Real Name:

Unknown

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)

Bill Hader

Bill Hader headshot

Date of Birth:

7 June 1978

Real Name:

Unknown

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)

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