# The BFG (2016)

> A lonely orphan and a gentle giant forge an unlikely alliance to protect children from a band of brutal giants.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/156059

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Cast: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Rebecca Hall, Jemaine Clement, Bill Hader, Penelope Wilton, Marilyn Norry, Chris Shields
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3691740/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, gentle, comforting, family movie night, rainy day

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