Movie

The BFG

“The world is more giant than you can imagine.”

★ 6.3(3,634)20161h 57m

The BFG is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Steven Spielberg
Release date: 2016-06-01
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: English
Box office: $195,243,411
Budget: $140,000,000
Status: Released
Country: India
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

The BFG — trailer

About The BFG

The BFG is a 2016 movie in the Adventure, Family and Fantasy genres, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill and Rebecca Hall. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 3,634 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The BFG in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Mark Rylance

The BFG

Ruby Barnhill

Sophie

Rebecca Hall

Mary

Jemaine Clement

Fleshlumpeater

Bill Hader

Bloodbottler

Penelope Wilton

The Queen

Marilyn Norry

Matron

Chris Shields

General #1

Matt Frewer

General #2

Geoffrey Wade

General #3

Rafe Spall

Mr. Tibbs

Haig Sutherland

Danish Father

Themes & keywords

london, englandenglandqueenlittle girlorphancannibalbased on children's bookgiantcandidevil brotherlive action remakecomforting

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The BFG in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The BFG on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is The BFG on Netflix?+

The BFG is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is The BFG?+

The BFG has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in The BFG?+

The BFG stars Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Rebecca Hall, Jemaine Clement and Bill Hader.

When did The BFG come out?+

The BFG is a 2016 movie directed by Steven Spielberg.

What genre is The BFG?+

The BFG is Adventure, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed The BFG?+

The BFG was directed by Steven Spielberg.