The BFG (1990)
The BFG is a 1990 animation movie directed by Brian Cosgrove, with a running time of 1h 27m. It stars David Jason, Amanda Root and Angela Thorne.
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.
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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.
When was The BFG released?
The BFG was released on 25 December 1990.
How long is The BFG?
The BFG runs 1h 27m.
Who made The BFG?
The BFG was directed by Brian Cosgrove.
Where can I watch The BFG?
The BFG is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Kanopy, The CW and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.
Where to watch The BFG
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Watch free: Hoopla, Kanopy, The CW
Watch free with ads: Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, The CW, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Xumo Play
Rent: Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
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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