The BFG

A cosy, hand-drawn bedtime adventure with a gentle giant, a brave orphan and a few delightfully grisly threats kept safely at arm's length.

Directed by

Brian Cosgrove

Genres

Animation, Family, Fantasy

Starring

David Jason, Amanda Root, Angela Thorne

Overview

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.

How it feels

Warm, whimsical, tense and dark. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Friendship, found family, survival, justice

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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