James and the Giant Peach

1996 PG 1h 19m 6.7

An orphan who lives with his two cruel aunts befriends anthropomorphic bugs who live inside a giant peach, and they embark on a journey to New York City.

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 to get to New York.

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Info about James and the Giant Peach

Studio(s): Allied Filmmakers, Walt Disney Pictures

Originally Released: United States on Apr 12, 1996

Box Office Gross: $28,946,127.00

Budget: $38,000,000.00

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical