The BFG

2016 film by Steven Spielberg
Movie film Q19689203
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The BFG

Summary

The BFG is a film[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • The BFG's instance of is recorded as film[3].
  • The BFG was directed by Steven Spielberg[4].
  • Melissa Mathison wrote the screenplay for The BFG[5].
  • The BFG's composer is recorded as John Williams[6].
  • The BFG's genre is adventure film[7].
  • The BFG's genre is family film[8].
  • The BFG's genre is fantasy film[9].
  • The BFG's genre is teen film[10].
  • The BFG's genre is film based on literature[11].
  • The BFG's based on is recorded as The BFG[12].
  • A cast member of The BFG was Mark Rylance[13].
  • A cast member of The BFG was Ruby Barnhill[14].
  • A cast member of The BFG was Bill Hader[15].
  • A cast member of The BFG was Penelope Wilton[16].
  • A cast member of The BFG was Rebecca Hall[17].
  • A cast member of The BFG was Jemaine Clement[18].
  • A cast member of The BFG was Rafe Spall[19].
  • A cast member of The BFG was Ólafur Darri Ólafsson[20].
  • A cast member of The BFG was Adam Godley[21].
  • A cast member of The BFG was Michael Adamthwaite[22].
  • A cast member of The BFG was Daniel Bacon[23].
  • A cast member of The BFG was Jonathan Holmes[24].
  • A cast member of The BFG was Chris Gibbs[25].
  • A cast member of The BFG was Paul Moniz de Sa[26].
  • A cast member of The BFG was Marilyn Norry[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

Among the performers on The BFG was John Williams[28]. Producers include Frank Marshall[29], Sam Mercer[30], and Steven Spielberg[31]. It was directed by Steven Spielberg[4]. Melissa Mathison wrote the screenplay for it[5]. Cast members include Mark Rylance[13], Ruby Barnhill[14], Bill Hader[15], Penelope Wilton[16], Rebecca Hall[17], and Jemaine Clement[18].

Publication

Publication dates include July 1, 2016[32], July 21, 2016[33], July 8, 2016[34], and July 20, 2016[35]. The original language of The BFG was English[36]. Genres include adventure film[7], family film[8], fantasy film[9], teen film[10], and film based on literature[11]. It was distributed by video on demand[37].

Reception

Reviews include 72%[38], 7.2/10[39], 6.7/10[40], 66/100[41], and 74%[42].

Why It Matters

The BFG has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

References

Programmatic citations — every numbered marker resolves to a verifiable graph row below.

Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Steven Spielberg to Direct Roald Dahl Adaptation 'BFG' (Exclusive). Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . DreamWorks Is Still Buying — Picks Up Roald Dahl's ‘BFG’ (Exclusive). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . The BFG Project Profile. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . DreamWorks Is Still Buying — Picks Up Roald Dahl's ‘BFG’ (Exclusive). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Mark Rylance To Play ‘The BFG’ In Roald Dahl Adaptation By Steven Spielberg. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Steven Spielberg Casts 10-Year-Old Ruby Barnhill as Lead in ‘The BFG’. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [29] . DreamWorks Is Still Buying — Picks Up Roald Dahl's ‘BFG’ (Exclusive). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [30] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [31] . The BFG Press Kit. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [28] . wikidata.org.
  30. [36] . wikidata.org.
  31. [37] . wikidata.org.
  32. [38] . wikidata.org.
  33. [39] . wikidata.org.
  34. [40] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [41] . wikidata.org.
  36. [42] . wikidata.org.
  37. [32] . The BFG Project Profile. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  38. [33] . Kinopolis. Retrieved . filmstarts.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  39. [34] . 'Mi amigo el gigante': Amistad y fantasía en el tráiler final en español de lo último de Spielberg. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  40. [35] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source The 200 films to see before you almost grow up
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