The BFG (2016)
A whimsical adventure unfolds as a little girl and a benevolent giant work to stop man-eating giants.
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.
How intense is The BFG?
The BFG is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What The BFG feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream The BFG
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The BFG for you?
Is The BFG scary?
Only a little. The BFG has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The BFG gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The BFG sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The BFG OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The BFG?
The BFG runs 1h 57m.
Where can I stream The BFG?
The BFG is streaming on Disney+.
Does The BFG have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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