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1996
PG
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
1 h 19 m

1996
PG
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
1 h 19 m

James and the Giant Peach

Summary After the daring rescue of a spider, a young boy named James finds gains possession of some magic crocodile tongues. When James spills them in the garden, out sprouts an enormous peach! Climbing inside, he meets an astonishing cast of characters and embarks on a magical odyssey full of thrills and adventure. [Disney]

Directed By: Henry Selick

Written By: Roald Dahl, Karey Kirkpatrick, Jonathan Roberts, Steve Bloom

1996
PG
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
1 h 19 m

1996
PG
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
1 h 19 m

James and the Giant Peach

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 36 Critic Reviews

78

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 31 User Ratings

6.5

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Summary After the daring rescue of a spider, a young boy named James finds gains possession of some magic crocodile tongues. When James spills them in the garden, out sprouts an enormous peach! Climbing inside, he meets an astonishing cast of characters and embarks on a magical odyssey full of thrills and adventure. [Disney]

Directed By: Henry Selick

Written By: Roald Dahl, Karey Kirkpatrick, Jonathan Roberts, Steve Bloom

Where to Watch

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 36 Critic Reviews

86% Positive
31 Reviews

11% Mixed
4 Reviews

3% Negative
1 Review

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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 36 Critic Reviews

86% Positive
31 Reviews

11% Mixed
4 Reviews

3% Negative
1 Review

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

Tampa Bay Times

The mortal in me is increasingly certain I'll never live to see cinema's most astounding achievements. The kid in me is happy to be alive right now. [13 Apr 1996, p.5]

By Steve Persall FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

Peach will enthrall viewers with its blend of comedy, stop-motion animation and special effects. [8 Apr 1996]

By Duane Byrge FULL REVIEW

Portland Oregonian

A landmark in animation. [12 Apr 1996, p.AE23]

Orlando Sentinel

Though this film version of James and the Giant Peach is far from a classic, it's both reasonably respectful of its source and consistently enjoyable in its own right. And it passes the acid test of children's entertainment. This movie remembers what fun is.

By Jay Boyar FULL REVIEW

San Francisco Examiner

On the whole, the movie is a success. I still hope that children and their parents will read this wonderful book together, but it's nice that there's a movie they can see, too.

By Barbara Shulgasser FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

A technological marvel, arch and innovative with a daringly offbeat visual conception. But it's also a strenuously artful film with a macabre edge that may scare small children. And beyond that, it lacks a clear idea of who its audience might be.

By Janet Maslin FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

the first techno-misfire from Walt Disney Pictures, an over-elaborate film that leaves you feeling harangued, harassed and assaulted.

By Kenneth Turan FULL REVIEW

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User Reviews

User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 31 User Ratings

61% Positive
19 Ratings

32% Mixed
10 Ratings

6% Negative
2 Ratings

User Reviews

User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 31 User Ratings

61% Positive
19 Ratings

32% Mixed
10 Ratings

6% Negative
2 Ratings

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Details

Production Company Walt Disney Pictures, Allied Filmmakers, DiNovi Pictures, Skellington Productions Inc., Tim Burton Productions

Release Date Apr 12, 1996

Duration 1 h 19 m

Rating PG

Genres

Tagline If you really don't go to the movies, you won't see...

Website http://movies.disney.com/james-and-the-giant-peach

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Awards

Academy Awards, USA

• 1 Nomination

Annie Awards

• 7 Nominations

Young Artist Awards

• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

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