James and the Giant Peach

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1996-04-12

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK, USA

Runtime:

79 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (45884 Reviews)

Director:

Henry Selick

Genres:

Animation Adventure Family

Cast:

Simon Callow Richard Dreyfuss Jane Leeves Joanna Lumley

Writer:

Roald Dahl (based on the book by)

Karey Kirkpatrick (screenplay)

Jonathan Roberts (screenplay)

Steve Bloom (screenplay)

Fullplot:

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 and get to New York.

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