The BFG

On a quiet London night a lonely orphan named Sophie crosses paths with a towering but gentle giant. He does not frighten her; he earns her trust with patient kindness. Instead of staying hidden, he carries her to a strange realm where giants live in plain sight. There Sophie discovers that not every giant is a threat and that some guardians watch over dreams as well as people. When a band of nightmarish giants begins raiding nearby villages, the BFG and his new friend team up to outsmart the danger and shield the human world from harm, keeping their unlikely friendship a carefully kept secret for families and generations to come. Hope and wonder endure for future generations to continue.

Directed by Steven Spielberg, The BFG reimagines Roald Dahl's story with a screenplay by Melissa Mathison. It marks a live action adaptation from Disney, with Mark Rylance voicing the BFG and Ruby Barnhill as Sophie, and nods to Dahl's whimsy.

Worldwide box office reached about 195 million dollars against a budget of 140 million, reflecting solid performance for a family oriented fantasy in a crowded market. It performed well in international markets. It strengthened Disney's push for family fantasy films.

Its bright visuals and the gentle BFG himself left a lasting impression on family cinema. Mark Rylance gives the creature a kind, almost human warmth that helped the film stand out in crowded children's fantasy. The character endured in discussions about Dahl adaptations and influenced later depictions of friendly giants.

Critics welcomed The BFG as a heartfelt adventure that balances wonder with real world fear. The story emphasizes friendship across differences, protecting the vulnerable, and the power of imagination to bridge lonely places. Some reviewers noted the film softens darker material from the book. Overall audiences found it truly comforting.