Luca
A little courage. A whole summer.
PGPICK SELECTION16
✳ BIG ADVENTURES · LITTLE DREAMERS
The BFG.
A small friend can inspire enormous courage.
Orphan Sophie meets a giant who collects dreams and refuses to eat people. Their friendship leads them to seek an extraordinary solution to the other giants' frightening habits.
View film information ↗Why it’s a little special
Dreamlike landscapes and playful language give this adventure a gentler rhythm between its scares. Mark Rylance's giant makes the unlikely friendship feel particularly tender.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
A child is taken from her bedroom, and threatening giants discuss eating children. Bullying, hiding from predators and some elaborate fart jokes are part of the story.
Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The little details.
- Directed by
- Steven Spielberg
- Starring
- Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Bill Hader
- Written by
- Melissa Mathison
- Produced by
- Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Sam Mercer
- Release date
- July 1, 2016
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Genre
- Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Live Action
- Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Language
- English
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.
Make a night of it.
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Toy Story
Friendship is the real superpower.
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