James and the Giant Peach (1996)
James and the Giant Peach is a 1996 family movie directed by Henry Selick, with a running time of 1h 19m. It stars Paul Terry, Miriam Margolyes and Joanna Lumley.
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.
Quick answers
What is James and the Giant Peach about?
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.
When was James and the Giant Peach released?
James and the Giant Peach was released on 12 April 1996.
How long is James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach runs 1h 19m.
Who made James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach was directed by Henry Selick.
Where can I watch James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach is available on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch James and the Giant Peach
Stream: Disney Plus
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- 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)
- Jane Leeves as Ladybug (voice)
- Susan Sarandon as Miss Spider (voice)
- David Thewlis as Earthworm (voice)
- Steven Culp as James' Father
- Susan Turner-Cray as James' Mother
- Cirocco Dunlap as Girl with Telescope
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