James and the Giant Peach

Name: James and the Giant Peach
Genre: Family, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 1996-04-12
Duration: 79 min
Rating: 6.6

1996 · Movie · PG · 79 min · ★ 6.6 · 85% critics

FamilyAnimationAdventureFantasy

After a lonely child accidentally unleashes a bit of magic, an ordinary peach becomes enormous and turns into an unexpected escape. Swept into a strange journey across the world, the child faces odd dangers, meets unusual companions, and searches for a place that finally feels like home.

Based on James and the Giant Peach

Also known as Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach

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Years: 1996
Release date: 1996-04-12
Language: English
Rated: PG
Runtime: 79 min
Max quality: HD
Critic score: 85/100
TMDB rating: 6.6/10 (1,433 votes)

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If you enjoy offbeat, family-friendly fantasy with a slightly spooky, whimsical vibe, this could click—especially if you like The Nightmare Before Christmas; Not for you if you want tight plotting, grounded logic, or you dislike musical interludes.

Pros: imaginative fantasy adventure; striking stop-motion look; sweet, upbeat message | Cons: uneven pacing; awkward live-action mix; songs can drag