James and the Giant Peach (1996)

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Written by Roald Dahl, Karey Kirkpatrick

Directed by Henry Selick

Running Time: 80 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1996

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: UK/USA

Filmed in Colour

Part live action, part animated adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic children's book from Henry Selick, director of The Nightmare Before Christmas and Coraline. Orphan James lives with his tyrannical aunts. Through a magical series of events, a giant peach grows in their garden and when James takes a bite, it takes on a life of its own. He finds the peach is inhabited by colourful creatures including a spider, a centipede and a grasshopper. The motley crew set off on a sea voyage, via the frozen north, to find happiness in New York but not before encountering fabulous creatures and dangerous adventures.

When is James and the Giant Peach next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Channel 4 December 23rd, 12:10pm and on Channel 4 HD December 23rd, 12:10pm. See more...

Cast

Paul TerryJames
Image for Susan SarandonSusan SarandonSpider
Image for Joanna LumleyJoanna LumleyAunt Spiker
Image for Simon CallowSimon CallowGrasshopper
Image for Richard DreyfussRichard DreyfussCentipede
Image for Jane LeevesJane LeevesLadybug
Image for Miriam MargolyesMiriam MargolyesThe Glowworm/Aunt Sponge
Image for Pete PostlethwaitePete PostlethwaiteOld Man
David ThewlisEarthworm

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