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James and the Giant Peach (1996)

โ€œAdventures this big don't grow on trees.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,489 votes 1h 19m pg FantasyAdventureAnimationFamily

#47 of 95 films from 1996 #586 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Henry Selick ยท Written by Roald Dahl, Jonathan Roberts, Karey Kirkpatrick, Steve Bloom

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Overview

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.

Cast

Paul Terryas James Henry Trotter
Miriam Margolyesas Aunt Sponge / Glowworm (voice)
Joanna Lumleyas Aunt Spiker
Pete Postlethwaiteas The Magic Man
Simon Callowas Grasshopper (voice)
Richard Dreyfussas Centipede (voice)
Jane Leevesas Ladybug (voice)
Susan Sarandonas Miss Spider (voice)
David Thewlisas Earthworm (voice)
Steven Culpas James' Father
Susan Turner-Crayas James' Mother
Cirocco Dunlapas Girl with Telescope
Kathryn Howellas Woman in Bathrobe
Mike Starras Cop

Facts

Release dateApril 12, 1996
Runtime79 min (1h 19m) โ€” shorter as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresFantasy, Adventure, Animation, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$38,000,000
Box office$28,946,127 (0.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0116683

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Questions

How long is James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach runs 79 minutes (1h 19m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is James and the Giant Peach worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,489 votes, which places it #47 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 52%) and #586 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach was directed by Henry Selick. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Coraline (2009), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).
Who stars in James and the Giant Peach?
Paul Terry as James Henry Trotter; Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Sponge / Glowworm (voice); Joanna Lumley as Aunt Spiker; Pete Postlethwaite as The Magic Man; Simon Callow as Grasshopper (voice); Richard Dreyfuss as Centipede (voice).
What is James and the Giant Peach rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for James and the Giant Peach?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2279.

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