The BFG (2016): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
The BFG is a 2016 adventure fantasy film directed by Steven Spielberg. It is based on The BFG by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $195.2 million worldwide on a $140 million budget. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 2017. Critics gave it 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10. Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $140M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The BFG About?
The premise of The BFG without spoilers, adapted from The BFG by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young girl named Sophie befriends the Big Friendly Giant, a gentle giant who takes her to his magical realm, Giant Country. There, she learns about the power of dreams and discovers the secrets of this enchanted world. As Sophie grows fond of the BFG, they face danger from other giants who are less friendly. Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure to seek help from the Queen and protect humanity.
Where to Watch The BFG
Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of The BFG
Directed by Steven Spielberg.
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Director Steven Spielberg
The BFG Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The BFG 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 74% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 57%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 63% User score
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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The BFG Plot Summary
What happens in The BFG from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the stillness of the night, Sophie, an adventurous eight-year-old orphan, finds herself unable to sleep as she gazes out at the barren landscape from her window. Suddenly, she spots a colossal figure - the Big Friendly Giant (BFG). As if aware of her presence, the BFG’s eyes meet Sophie’s, causing her to scramble under her covers in fear. Yet, before she can fully hide, his long, slender arms reach out and gently lift her from her window, transporting her to a vast, underground space amidst a bleak terrain.
Full summary
The whole story of The BFG, scene by scene
The BFG Box Office & Budget
The BFG grossed $195.2 million worldwide on a $140 million budget, 1.4 times what it cost. $55.5 million came from the US and Canada and $139.8 million (72%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$195.2M
1.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $55.5M
- International
- $139.8M
- Budget
- $140M
The BFG Awards & Nominations
The BFG earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 2017.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 2017 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor
- Nominated Best Performance by a Younger Actor
The BFG Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The BFG.
How Well Do You Know The BFG?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does the BFG collect in his suitcase?
Cars in The BFG
14 cars on screen, including the Land-Rover 109'' Series II Station Wagon and the Leyland Bison 2.
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1981 Ford Cargo Minor role
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The BFG FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The BFG, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The BFG?
The BFG runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was The BFG released?
The BFG was released on July 1, 2016.
Who directed The BFG?
The BFG was directed by Steven Spielberg.
More films by Steven Spielberg Where can I watch The BFG?
In the US, The BFG is streaming on Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The BFG make at the box office?
The BFG grossed $195.2 million worldwide ($55.5 million domestic, $139.8 million international) on a budget of $140 million.
How is The BFG rated?
The BFG has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Is The BFG based on a book?
Yes. The BFG is adapted from The BFG by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake.
Was The BFG nominated for any awards?
The BFG received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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