James and the Giant Peach
Adventures this big don't grow on trees.
19961h 19m6.6(1,458 votes)
FamilyAnimationAdventureFantasy
Synopsis
When the young orphan boy James spills a magic bag of crocodile tongues, he finds himself in possession of a giant peach that flies him away to strange lands.
James and the Giant Peach (1996) is a family, animation, adventure, and fantasy film directed by Henry Selick. It stars Paul Terry, Miriam Margolyes, and Joanna Lumley. The film runs for 1 hour 19 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 1,458 votes.
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Director
Cast
Paul Terry
James Henry Trotter
Miriam Margolyes
Aunt Sponge / Glowworm (voice)
Joanna Lumley
Aunt Spiker
Pete Postlethwaite
The Magic Man
Simon Callow
Grasshopper (voice)
Richard Dreyfuss
Centipede (voice)
Jane Leeves
Ladybug (voice)
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Who stars in James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach stars Paul Terry, Miriam Margolyes, Joanna Lumley, and Pete Postlethwaite, and was directed by Henry Selick.
How long is James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes.
When did James and the Giant Peach come out?
James and the Giant Peach was released in 1996.
What genre is James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach is a family, animation, adventure, and fantasy film.
Is James and the Giant Peach worth watching?
James and the Giant Peach holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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