The BFG (2016) Fantasy Adventure Family
The BFG (2016) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 6.3/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.6/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.4/10
The BFG Plot 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 twenty-four-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 travelling to London, Sophie and the BFG must convince Queen Elizabeth to help them get rid of all of the bad giants once and for all.
Roald Dahl"s children classic comes alive in Steven Spielberg"s adaptation The BFG (2016) opening in movie theaters this July 1, 2016. This poster features Sophie (Ruby Barnhill) looking at her Big Friendly Giant. The poster is magical in the awe on Sophie"s face and body language. Also starring in The BFG is Jemaine Clement, Mark Rylance, and Rebecca Hall.
More: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!Synopsis / Plot Summary: The BFG (Mark Rylance), while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country. Standing 24-feet tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is endearingly dim-witted and keeps to himself for the most part. Giants like Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) and Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) on the other hand, are twice as big and at least twice as scary and have been known to eat humans, while the BFG prefers Snozzcumber and Frobscottle.
Upon her arrival in Giant Country, Sophie, a precocious 10-year-old girl from London, is initially frightened of the mysterious giant who has brought her to his cave, but soon comes to realize that the BFG is actually quite gentle and charming, and, having never met a giant before, has many questions. The BFG brings Sophie to Dream Country where he collects dreams and sends them to children, teaching her all about the magic and mystery of dreams.
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The BFG Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
Box Office: $55,483,770
Awards: 4
Nominations: 26
Language: English, Hindi
Country: United Kingdom, India, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The BFG Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 01, 2016, Netflix: Mar 15, 2021
Writers: Melissa Mathison, Roald Dahl
Producers: Samantha Becker, Kathleen Kennedy, Kristie Macosko Krieger, John Madden, Frank Marshall, Melissa Mathison, Sam Mercer, Michael Siegel, Adam Somner, Steven Spielberg
Editors: Michael Kahn
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The BFG (2016) Cast (Click to Expand)
The BFG Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Rylance | ... | BFG |
| Ruby Barnhill | ... | Sophie |
| Penelope Wilton | ... | The Queen |
| Jemaine Clement | ... | Fleshlumpeater |
| Rebecca Hall | ... | Mary |
| Rafe Spall | ... | Mr. Tibbs |
| Bill Hader | ... | Bloodbottler (voice) |
| Ólafur Darri Ólafsson | ... | Maidmasher / Cook (as Olafur Darri Olafsson) |
| Adam Godley | ... | Manhugger / Lout #1 |
| Michael Adamthwaite | ... | Butcher Boy / Danish Driver (as Michael David Adamthwaite) |
| Daniel Bacon | ... | Bonecruncher / Lout #2 |
| Jonathan Holmes | ... | Childchewer / Pub Landlord |
| Chris Gibbs | ... | Gizzardgulper / Late Night Walker |
| Paul Moniz de Sa | ... | Meatdripper / Lout #3 |
| Marilyn Norry | ... | Matron |
| Callum Seagram Airlie | ... | Danish Boy |
| Haig Sutherland | ... | Danish Boy''s Father |
| Shauna Hansen | ... | Danish Boy''s Mother |
| Denise Jones | ... | Danish Driver''s Wife |
| Gabrielle Rose | ... | Cook |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Mark Rylance (b. January 18, 1960) – BFG
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Ruby Barnhill – Sophie
- Penelope Wilton (b. June 3, 1946) – The Queen
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Dame Penelope Wilton | Penelope Winton - Jemaine Clement (b. January 10, 1974) – Fleshlumpeater
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Vulvus the Abhorrent | J. Clement | Flight of the Conchords - Rebecca Hall (b. May 3, 1982) – Mary
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Rafe Spall (b. March 10, 1983) – Mr. Tibbs
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Rafe - Bill Hader (b. June 7, 1978) – Bloodbottler (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: William T. Hader Jr. | True List - Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (b. March 13, 1973) – Maidmasher / Cook (as Olafur Darri Olafsson)
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Olafur Darri Olafsson - Adam Godley (b. July 22, 1964) – Manhugger / Lout #1
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Michael Adamthwaite (b. September 1, 1981) – Butcher Boy / Danish Driver (as Michael David Adamthwaite)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Michael Adamsthwaite | Michael Adamthawaite | Michael D. Adamthwaite | Michael David Adamthwaite - Daniel Bacon (b. October 30, 1970) – Bonecruncher / Lout #2
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Dan Bacon - Jonathan Holmes – Childchewer / Pub Landlord
- Chris Gibbs – Gizzardgulper / Late Night Walker
- Paul Moniz de Sa – Meatdripper / Lout #3
Also known as: Paul Moniz De Sa | Paul Moniz De Sá | Paul Moniz de SÁ | Paul Moniz de Sá - Marilyn Norry – Matron
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