James and the Giant Peach
1996, English. Directed by Henry Selick.
Adventures this big don't grow on trees.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 1,519 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Henry SelickDirector
- Paul TerryJames Henry Trotter
- Miriam MargolyesAunt Sponge / Glowworm (voice)
- Joanna LumleyAunt Spiker
- Pete PostlethwaiteThe Magic Man
- Simon CallowGrasshopper (voice)
- Richard DreyfussCentipede (voice)
- Jane LeevesLadybug (voice)
- Susan SarandonMiss Spider (voice)
- David ThewlisEarthworm (voice)
- Steven CulpJames' Father
- Susan Turner-CrayJames' Mother
- Cirocco DunlapGirl with Telescope
Details
- Released
- 12 April 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Karey Kirkpatrick, Jonathan Roberts, Steve Bloom
- Budget
- $38M
- Box office
- $29M
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What James and the Giant Peach is based on
James and the Giant Peach is based on James and the Giant Peach, a 1961 novel by Roald Dahl, published by Alfred A. Knopf.
Novel · 1961
James and the Giant Peach
By Roald Dahl
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
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James and the Giant Peach: quick answers
Is James and the Giant Peach worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 1,519 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does James and the Giant Peach have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for James and the Giant Peach. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
James and the Giant Peach parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
James and the Giant Peach is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is James and the Giant Peach on?
James and the Giant Peach is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like James and the Giant Peach?
If you liked James and the Giant Peach, try Tinker Bell, Spellbound, The Pagemaster.
Who directed James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach (1996) was directed by Henry Selick and stars Paul Terry, Miriam Margolyes, Joanna Lumley.
What is James and the Giant Peach based on?
James and the Giant Peach is based on James and the Giant Peach, a 1961 novel by Roald Dahl, published by Alfred A. Knopf.