Film · 1996
James and the Giant Peach
Directed by Henry Selick · starring Simon Callow, Richard Dreyfuss and Jane Leeves
- 1 h 19 min
- PG
- Animation · Adventure · Family
USA
- Released in the UK 1 August 1996
- 7.5 Users9 votes
Synopsis
When young James spills some magic crocodile tongues, a giant peach grows as huge as a house. Climbing inside, he embarks on a thrilling and magical odyssey.
Where to watch James and the Giant Peach
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
The essentials
- Runtime
- 79 min1 hour and 19 minutes
- Budget
- $38mWalt Disney Pictures
- Rating
- PGParental guidance
- How long is James and the Giant Peach?
- 1 hour and 19 minutes (79 minutes).
- When was James and the Giant Peach released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 1 August 1996.
- Who directed James and the Giant Peach?
- Henry Selick.
- Who is in James and the Giant Peach?
- It stars Simon Callow, Richard Dreyfuss, Jane Leeves and Joanna Lumley.
- Where can I watch James and the Giant Peach?
- In the UK you can watch it on rent on Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (14)-
Simon Callow Grasshopper
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Richard Dreyfuss Centipede
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Jane Leeves Ladybug
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Joanna Lumley Aunt Spiker
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Miriam Margolyes Aunt Sponge
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Pete Postlethwaite Old Man
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Susan Sarandon Spider
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David Thewlis Earthworm
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Mike Starr Beat Cop
- Director
- Henry Selick
- Writers
- Karey Kirkpatrick
- Producers
- Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi, Henry Selick
Reviews
7.5 9 votes
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- 611 %
- ≤50 %
Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1997 1 nomination
Soundtrack
All 9 songsIf you liked James and the Giant Peach
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