Sign in

The BFG

1990·Movie
1h 27min
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–65%

Watch

Set your services

The BFG fingerprint

An , animated movie: , but never fluffy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Feel

Story

Look

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.
Whimsical Fantasy AdventureGentle & HeartwarmingRoald Dahl AdaptationChildhood FriendshipDreamlike StorytellingClassic AnimationCharming CharactersFamily-Friendly TaleImagination & Wonder

Crew

Directed by:
Brian Cosgrove
Written by:
Roald Dahl, John Hambley
Produced by:
Brian Cosgrove, Mark Hall, John Hambley
Composed by:
Keith Hopwood, Malcolm Rowe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The BFG

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The BFG worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The BFG okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The BFG?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The BFG?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does The BFG use?

Physical GodThe AgelessBut Now I Must GoAll There in the ScriptMy Greatest FailureCool GateTragic Keepsake"Eureka!" MomentWeaksauce WeaknessShout-OutKindhearted Cat LoverMythology Gagand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 tropes for it, including Physical God, The Ageless, and But Now I Must Go.