Latest THE BFG Featurettes and TV Spots Don’t miss the latest THE BFG featurettes and TV spots! The film, directed by Steven Spielberg (Bridge of Spies, Jurassic Park), stars Ruby Barnhill, Rebecca Hall, Bill Hader, and Jemaine Clement. THE BFG will be released in theaters on July 1. A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because unlike his peers refuses to eat boys and girls.