The BFG
Directed by Brian Cosgrove
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.
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Top cast
David Jason
The BFG (voice)
Amanda Root
Sophie (voice)
Angela Thorne
Elizabeth II (voice)
Ballard Berkeley
Head of the Army (voice)
Michael Knowles
Head of the Air Force
Don Henderson
Bloodbottler / Fleshlumpeater / Sergeant (voice)
Mollie Sugden
Mary (voice)
Frank Thornton
Mr. Tibbs (voice)
Myfanwy Talog
Mrs. Clonkers (voice)
Jimmy Hibbert
Additional voices
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The BFG online?
As of August 6, 2026, The BFG is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, The CW, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The BFG on Netflix?
No — The BFG is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, The CW, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla instead.
Can I rent or buy The BFG online?
Yes. In United States, The BFG can be rented on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The BFG?
As of August 6, 2026, The BFG is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Germany, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
