James and the Giant Peach
“Adventures this big don't grow on trees.”
Synopsis
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.
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James and the Giant Peach - 2010 Special Edition Blu-ray Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-31
Top Cast
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Paul Terry
James Henry Trotter
Miriam Margolyes
Aunt Sponge / Glowworm (voice)
Joanna Lumley
Aunt Spiker
Pete Postlethwaite
The Magic Man
Simon Callow
Grasshopper (voice)
Richard Dreyfuss
Centipede (voice)
Jane Leeves
Ladybug (voice)
Susan Sarandon
Miss Spider (voice)
David Thewlis
Earthworm (voice)
Steven Culp
James' Father
Susan Turner-Cray
James' Mother
Cirocco Dunlap
Girl with Telescope
Kathryn Howell
Woman in Bathrobe
Mike Starr
Cop
Michael Girardin
Reporter #1
J. Stephen Coyle
Reporter #2
Tony Haney
Reporter #3
Mario Yedidia
Street Kid
Release History & Theatrical Window
M&M's Hollywood for Children Family Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 12, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2011
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 15, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$38M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$28.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.76x
-$9.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Selick
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Bloom, Karey Kirkpatrick, Jonathan Roberts
- Original Score
- Randy Newman
- Original Title
- James and the Giant Peach
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Budget
- $38M
- Worldwide Gross
- $28.9M
- Production Studios
- Allied Filmmakers, Walt Disney Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Selick
Steve Bloom, Karey Kirkpatrick, Jonathan Roberts, Roald Dahl, Kelly Asbury, Joe Ranft
Randy Newman
Pete Kozachik, Hiro Narita
Stan Webb
Tim Burton, Jake Eberts, Denise Di Novi
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Burton
Producer
Pete Kozachik
Director of Photography
Henry Selick
Director
Steve Bloom
Screenplay
Stan Webb
Editor
Karey Kirkpatrick
Screenplay
Jonathan Roberts
Screenplay
Hiro Narita
Director of Photography
Denise Di Novi
Producer
Randy Newman
Original Music Composer
Harley Jessup
Production Design
Julie Slinger
Costume Design
Rocky Capella
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About James and the Giant Peach
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is James and the Giant Peach about?
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.
Who directed James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach was directed by Henry Selick.
Who stars in James and the Giant Peach?
The principal cast of James and the Giant Peach includes Paul Terry, Miriam Margolyes, Joanna Lumley, Pete Postlethwaite, Simon Callow.
When was James and the Giant Peach released and how long is it?
James and the Giant Peach was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What was the box office and production budget of James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach had a reported production budget of $38M and grossed $28.9M at the worldwide box office (0.76 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for James and the Giant Peach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for James and the Giant Peach was composed by Randy Newman.
Is James and the Giant Peach based on a book or true story?
James and the Giant Peach is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roald Dahl".
What is the age rating and content advisory for James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).