The BFG

Year

2016

Duration

117 minutes

Genres

Action and Adventure, Family, Science Fiction and Fantasy

Language

English (English subtitles)

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10-year-old Sophie is lying awake in a London orphanage one night while everyone else is quietly dreaming. As she looks out of the window, she is shocked to see a 24-foot giant who picks her up and whisks her away to his home in Giant Country. Once she is there, Sophie discovers that the Big Friendly Giant is not so scary. However there are even bigger foes out there who want nothing more than to eat her up. As their friendship develops, the two lonely characters realise that they need to get rid of the other giants forever, so hatch a devious plan. This enchanting, visually sumptuous adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic ignites the imagination, containing heartfelt lessons about learning to stand up for yourself and other human beans.

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Steven Spielberg

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Mild threat.

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Must See Movies: Kids Rule!

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Roald Dahl ar Ffilm

Roald Dahl Day, 13 Sep

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The BFG

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Year

Duration

Genres

Language

Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Also available with this film on Into Film+

3 RESOURCES

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Classification

Engaging for ages

This film is part of the following theme

Also available with this film on Into Film+

3 RESOURCES

Resources To Use With This Film

Must See Movies: Kids Rule!

Roald Dahl ar Ffilm

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Roald Dahl on Film

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