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Movie poster: James and the Giant Peach (1996)
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James and the Giant Peach

1996 · 79 min Adventure Animation Family Fantasy
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1996
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
Director Henry Selick
Runtime 79 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (1419 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Visual style and narrative structure don't conflict here — they work together. It's noticeable and creates a sense of wholeness.

Worth watching for the overall quality of execution. Not a genre landmark — but solid work that respects the viewer.

For viewers who watch a lot and can distinguish craft from accident.

Director: Henry Selick

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend evening, couch, quiet. Doesn't require a special mood — creates one.

🎭 Cast

Paul Terry

Paul Terry

James Henry Trotter

Miriam Margolyes

Miriam Margolyes

Aunt Sponge / Glowworm (voice)

Joanna Lumley

Joanna Lumley

Aunt Spiker

Pete Postlethwaite

Pete Postlethwaite

The Magic Man

Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Grasshopper (voice)

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Centipede (voice)

Jane Leeves

Jane Leeves

Ladybug (voice)

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Miss Spider (voice)

David Thewlis

David Thewlis

Earthworm (voice)

Steven Culp

Steven Culp

James' Father

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