The BFG
“The world is more giant than you can imagine.”
Synopsis
An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-26
Top Cast
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Mark Rylance
The BFG
Ruby Barnhill
Sophie
Rebecca Hall
Mary
Jemaine Clement
Fleshlumpeater
Bill Hader
Bloodbottler
Penelope Wilton
The Queen
Marilyn Norry
Matron
Chris Shields
General #1
Matt Frewer
General #2
Geoffrey Wade
General #3
Rafe Spall
Mr. Tibbs
Haig Sutherland
Danish Father
John Emmet Tracy
Palace Staff #1 (aka Footman)
Adam Godley
Manhugger / Lout #1
Daniel Bacon
Bonecruncher / Lout #2
Paul Moniz de Sa
Meatdripper / Lout #3
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Maidmasher / Cook
Michael Adamthwaite
Butcher Boy / Danish Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 151 DaysCannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 1, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 29, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 29, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$140M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$195.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.39x
+$55.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Melissa Mathison
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- The BFG
- Country of Origin
- India, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $140M
- Worldwide Gross
- $195.2M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Reliance Entertainment, Walden Media, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, The Roald Dahl Story Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Spielberg
Melissa Mathison, Roald Dahl
John Williams
Janusz Kamiński
Michael Kahn
John Madden, Michael Siegel, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
Melissa Mathison
Screenplay
Steven Spielberg
Director
Michael Kahn
Editor
Frank Marshall
Producer
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Rick Carter
Production Design
Sam Mercer
Producer
Janusz Kamiński
Director of Photography
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Joanna Johnston
Costume Design
Marny Eng
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Stromberg
Production Design
Guy Williams
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kevin Andrew Smith
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ken McGaugh
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The BFG
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The BFG about?
An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.
Who directed The BFG?
The BFG was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who stars in The BFG?
The principal cast of The BFG includes Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Rebecca Hall, Jemaine Clement, Bill Hader.
When was The BFG released and how long is it?
The BFG was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of The BFG?
The BFG had a reported production budget of $140M and grossed $195.2M at the worldwide box office (1.39 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The BFG?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The BFG was composed by John Williams.
Is The BFG based on a book or true story?
The BFG is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Roald Dahl".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The BFG?
The BFG holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).