Where to watch The BFG (1990)
Yes — The BFG is streaming free on The CW, no subscription and no sign-up.
Sophie is snatched from her orphanage early one morning by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), whom she witnesses engaged in mysterious activities. She is soon put at ease, as she learns that BFG's job is to collect, catalog and deliver pleasant dreams to children. She joins him that night, but a mean giants follow them, planning to eat the children of the world.
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The BFG — common questions
- Can I watch The BFG for free?
- Yes. The BFG is streaming at no cost on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, The CW, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is The BFG on Netflix?
- No. The BFG is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch The BFG without paying anything?
- Open The CW — no subscription and, on most of these, no account either. Everything is legal and studio-licensed; you watch ad breaks instead of paying a fee.
- How long is The BFG?
- The BFG runs 87 minutes.
