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James and the Giant Peach

1996Movie1 h 19 minPG

AnimationFamily
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic786.6Rotten Tomatoes91%66%

An awe-inspiring, hopeful family movie about fantasy and growing up, with standout world-building and visual style.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Children's Fantasy Adventure
  • Stop-Motion Animation
  • Whimsical & Imaginative
  • Musical Storytelling
  • Roald Dahl Adaptation
  • Uplifting Journey
  • Unique Visual Style
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Found Family Themes

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Henry Selick
Written by
Roald Dahl, Karey Kirkpatrick, Steve Bloom
Produced by
Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi
Music by
Randy Newman

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Facts

April 12, 1996 · 1 h 19 min · PG

Released
April 12, 1996
Runtime
1 h 19 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Family, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$29 million
Available in
62 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Kick the Dog, Disproportionate Retribution, Escaped Animal Rampage +9

  • Kick the Dog
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • Escaped Animal Rampage
  • Foreshadowing
  • Advertising by Association
  • Roger Rabbit Effect
  • Easily Washed-Off Paint
  • Hairstyle Malfunction
  • Meaningful Echo
  • Mama Bear
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Dem Bones

12 of 215 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream James and the Giant Peach?"

Questions about James and the Giant Peach

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream James and the Giant Peach?

Disney+

In the United States, James and the Giant Peach streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is James and the Giant Peach worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is James and the Giant Peach okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching James and the Giant Peach?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Was James and the Giant Peach a box office flop?

Budget$38 million
Box office$29 million

Yes: it cost about $38 million to make and earned $29 million worldwide, 76% of its budget.

What tropes does James and the Giant Peach use?

Kick the DogDisproportionate RetributionEscaped Animal RampageForeshadowingAdvertising by AssociationRoger Rabbit EffectEasily Washed-Off PaintHairstyle MalfunctionMeaningful EchoMama BearChekhov's GunDem Bonesand 203 more

TV Tropes lists 215 tropes for it, including Kick the Dog, Disproportionate Retribution, and Escaped Animal Rampage.