The BFG poster

The BFG (2016)

Film · 1h 57m · Rated PG

Adventure, Family, Fantasy

A whimsical adventure unfolds as a little girl and a benevolent giant work to stop man-eating giants.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

The BFG parents guide

Nothing past what a PG promises: no swearing and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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Three questions

Is The BFG scary?
Only a little. The BFG has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The BFG?
No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is The BFG rated, and is it OK for kids?
Yes. Rated PG, and the tags agree: no swearing and a few tense moments.

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed bySteven Spielberg
StarringMark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Rebecca Hall, Jemaine Clement, Bill Hader, Penelope Wilton

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