James and the Giant Peach
"Adventures this big don't grow on trees."
Originally released in 1996. James and the Giant Peach is a adventure/animation film. directed by Henry Selick. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Terry, Miriam Margolyes, and Joanna Lumley
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 12, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (1,397 votes)
Budget
$38M
Production budget
Box Office
$28.9M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $38,000,000
- Revenue
- $28,946,127
Production Companies
- Allied Filmmakers
- Walt Disney Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach was directed by Henry Selick.
How long is James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was James and the Giant Peach released?
James and the Giant Peach was released on April 12, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in James and the Giant Peach?
The main cast of James and the Giant Peach includes Paul Terry, Miriam Margolyes, Joanna Lumley, Pete Postlethwaite, Simon Callow.
Is James and the Giant Peach worth watching?
James and the Giant Peach has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 1,397 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.