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James and the Giant Peach

  • 19961996
  • PGPG
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
66K
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Paul Terry in James and the Giant Peach (1996)
  • Animation
  • Adventure
  • Family
An orphan who lives with his two cruel aunts befriends anthropomorphic bugs who live inside a giant peach, and they embark on a journey to New York City.An orphan who lives with his two cruel aunts befriends anthropomorphic bugs who live inside a giant peach, and they embark on a journey to New York City.An orphan who lives with his two cruel aunts befriends anthropomorphic bugs who live inside a giant peach, and they embark on a journey to New York City.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
66K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,779
180
  • Director
    • Henry Selick
  • Writers
    • Roald Dahl(based on the book by)
    • Karey Kirkpatrick(screenplay)
    • Jonathan Roberts(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Paul Terry
    • Joanna Lumley
    • Pete Postlethwaite
Top credits
  • Director
    • Henry Selick
  • Writers
    • Roald Dahl(based on the book by)
    • Karey Kirkpatrick(screenplay)
    • Jonathan Roberts(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Paul Terry
    • Joanna Lumley
    • Pete Postlethwaite
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    • 103User reviews
    • 73Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Susan Sarandon, Simon Callow, Jane Leeves, and Paul Terry in James and the Giant Peach (1996)
    Richard Dreyfuss, David Thewlis, Simon Callow, Jane Leeves, and Paul Terry in James and the Giant Peach (1996)
    Richard Dreyfuss, David Thewlis, Simon Callow, Jane Leeves, and Paul Terry in James and the Giant Peach (1996)
    Susan Sarandon and Paul Terry in James and the Giant Peach (1996)
    Simon Callow, Jane Leeves, and Paul Terry in James and the Giant Peach (1996)
    Susan Sarandon, Simon Callow, Jane Leeves, and Paul Terry in James and the Giant Peach (1996)
    Simon Callow and Paul Terry in James and the Giant Peach (1996)
    Susan Sarandon, Richard Dreyfuss, David Thewlis, Simon Callow, Jane Leeves, and Paul Terry in James and the Giant Peach (1996)
    Richard Dreyfuss, Simon Callow, and Paul Terry in James and the Giant Peach (1996)
    Jane Leeves and Paul Terry in James and the Giant Peach (1996)
    Susan Sarandon, Richard Dreyfuss, David Thewlis, Simon Callow, Jane Leeves, and Miriam Margolyes in James and the Giant Peach (1996)
    David Thewlis, Simon Callow, Jane Leeves, and Paul Terry in James and the Giant Peach (1996)

    Top cast

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    Paul Terry
    • Jamesas James
    Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley
    • Aunt Spikeras Aunt Spiker
    Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite
    • Old Manas Old Man
    Simon Callow
    Simon Callow
    • Grasshopperas Grasshopper
    • (voice)
    Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss
    • Centipedeas Centipede
    • (voice)
    Jane Leeves
    Jane Leeves
    • Ladybugas Ladybug
    • (voice)
    Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes
    • Aunt Spongeas Aunt Sponge
    • (voice)
    • …
    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Spideras Spider
    • (voice)
    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Earthwormas Earthworm
    • (voice)
    J. Stephen Coyle
    • Reporter #2as Reporter #2
    Steven Culp
    Steven Culp
    • James' Fatheras James' Father
    Cirocco Dunlap
    • Girl with Telescopeas Girl with Telescope
    Michael Girardin
    • Reporter #1as Reporter #1
    Tony Haney
    Tony Haney
    • Reporter #3as Reporter #3
    Kathryn Howell
    Kathryn Howell
    • Woman in Bathrobeas Woman in Bathrobe
    • (as Kathrine Howell)
    Chae Kirby
    • Newsboyas Newsboy
    Jeff Mosley
    Jeff Mosley
    • Hard Hat Manas Hard Hat Man
    Al Nalbandian
    • Cabbyas Cabby
    • Director
      • Henry Selick
    • Writers
      • Roald Dahl(based on the book by)
      • Karey Kirkpatrick(screenplay)
      • Jonathan Roberts(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    James' happy life at the English seaside is rudely ended when his parents are killed by a rhinoceros and he goes to live with his two horrid aunts. Daringly saving the life of a spider he comes into possession of magic boiled crocodile tongues, after which an enormous peach starts to grow in the garden. Venturing inside, he meets not only the spider but a number of new friends including a ladybug and a centipede who help him with his plan to try to get to New York. —Jeremy Perkins {J-26}
    • stop motion
    • spider
    • shark
    • nightmare
    • boy
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      • If you really don't go to the movies, you won't see...
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Adventure
      • Family
      • Fantasy
      • Musical
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some frightening images
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The puppet used for the captain in the icy water, or the head at least, appears to be the same head that was used for Jack in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).
    • Goofs
      James gets out of bed in his nightshirt, fights his aunt and falls down the stairs head first. His night shirt slips up and reveals that his stunt double is wearing white pants down to his knees. The next shot of James at the foot of the stairs shows that he's not wearing pants.
    • Quotes

      Grasshopper: This is an outrage! You are a disgrace to your Phylum, Order, Class, Genus and Spe...

      Centipede: Say it in English!

      Grasshopper: You, sir, are an ass!

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits, there is some footage of a carnival game based on the story being played.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Getting Away with Murder/James and the Giant Peach/Jane Eyre/Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy/Ghost in the Shell (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Partita for Violin No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1006: Gavotte en Rondeau
      (uncredited)
      Written by Johann Sebastian Bach

    User reviews103

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A tasty treat.
    In the beginning, Roald Dahl wrote a book called, "James and the Giant Peach".

    In 1996, "James and the Giant Peach", was turned into a live-action/stop-motion animated film. The movie was directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton (They both worked on The Nightmare Before Christmas). This is one of my favorite movies.

    The story was good, the character's were likable, and the animation was great. It combines computer-animation with stop-motion animation. But what also make's this movie really great is Randy Newmans song's in the movie. They were fun and memorable.

    Overall, "James and the Giant Peach", is a great movie for the whole family to enjoy.

    5/5
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    • Criticman12
    • Feb 6, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 12, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Disney's Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jim y el durazno gigante
    • Filming locations
      • San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Allied Filmmakers
      • Skellington Productions Inc.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $38,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $28,946,127
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,539,098
      • Apr 14, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $28,946,127
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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