The BFG is 1 h 57 min long (117 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:57 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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The BFG (2016) runs 1 h 57 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.3 from 3,751 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 57 min — ends 9:57 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Released: June 1, 2016
TMDB rating: 6.3 / 10 from 3,751 votes
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Rebecca Hall, Jemaine Clement
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription).

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How long is The BFG?: The BFG is 1 h 57 min long (117 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:57 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The BFG rated?: The BFG is rated PG in the US.
Is The BFG a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The BFG?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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