The BFG (2016 movie) facts for kids
The BFG (which stands for Big Friendly Giant!) is a fantastic fantasy adventure movie from 2016. It was directed and produced by the famous Steven Spielberg. The story was written by Melissa Mathison and is based on the beloved 1982 book of the same name by Roald Dahl.
This movie features a great cast of actors, including Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall, and Bill Hader. The BFG was also the first movie Steven Spielberg made for Walt Disney Pictures.
The film first came out in the United States on July 1, 2016. It was shown in special formats like Disney Digital 3-D, RealD 3D, and IMAX 3D, which made the movie feel even more immersive. Even though many people enjoyed the movie and it got good reviews, it didn't make a lot of money at the box office. It earned $183 million, but it cost $140 million to make.
About The BFG Movie
The BFG is a magical story about a young orphan girl named Sophie who meets a very special giant. Unlike other giants, the BFG is kind and gentle. He collects dreams and blows them into the bedrooms of children.
Sophie and the BFG become friends and go on an amazing adventure. They even team up with the Queen of England to stop other, much meaner giants from eating children! It's a tale full of wonder, friendship, and bravery.
Bringing the Story to Life
Making The BFG movie was a big project. The filmmakers used special effects to bring the giant characters to life. This included using motion capture technology. Actors wore special suits that recorded their movements. This allowed the animators to create realistic giant characters.
Steven Spielberg worked hard to make sure the movie felt just like Roald Dahl's book. He wanted to capture the book's unique charm and imagination. The movie tries to show the special bond between Sophie and the BFG.
Who's in the Movie?
The movie has a talented group of actors who helped tell the story.
- Mark Rylance played the Big Friendly Giant. He used motion capture to bring the BFG's gentle nature to life.
- Ruby Barnhill played Sophie, the brave young girl. This was a big role for a young actress.
- Penelope Wilton played the Queen of England. She helped Sophie and the BFG with their plan.
- Other actors like Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall, and Bill Hader played important roles too.
When Was it Released?
The BFG was released in many countries around the world in 2016.
- It first premiered in some countries like Albania, Australia, and Mexico on June 30, 2016.
- The movie came out in the United States, Canada, and Poland on July 1, 2016.
- Later in July and August, it was released in places like the United Kingdom, Brazil, and Japan.
- The last country to release the movie was Italy, on December 30, 2016.
