The BFG (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1989, The BFG is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Brian Cosgrove, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The BFG stars David Jason as The BFG (voice), Amanda Root as Sophie (voice), Angela Thorne as Elizabeth II (voice) and Ballard Berkeley as Head of the Army (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The BFG has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The BFG page.
If you liked it. Fans of The BFG tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The BFG (1989)?
- In US, The BFG is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The BFG worth watching?
- The BFG holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The BFG?
- The BFG stars David Jason, Amanda Root, Angela Thorne, Ballard Berkeley and Michael Knowles.
- When was The BFG released?
- The BFG was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.