Name: James and the Giant Peach
Director: Henry Selick
Genre: Family, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 1996-01-01
Duration: PT1h 19mM
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Paul Terry, Miriam Margolyes, Joanna Lumley, Pete Postlethwaite, Simon Callow

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What is James and the Giant Peach (1996) about?

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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.

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Who stars in James and the Giant Peach?

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James and the Giant Peach stars Paul Terry (James Henry Trotter), Miriam Margolyes (Aunt Sponge / Glowworm (voice)), Joanna Lumley (Aunt Spiker), Pete Postlethwaite (The Magic Man), Simon Callow (Grasshopper (voice)). The film was directed by Henry Selick.

Question 3

How long is James and the Giant Peach?

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James and the Giant Peach has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated PG.

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Is James and the Giant Peach worth watching?

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James and the Giant Peach holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Family, Animation, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch James and the Giant Peach?

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Streaming availability for James and the Giant Peach changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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