Where can I watch James and the Giant Peach (1996)?

In US, James and the Giant Peach is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is James and the Giant Peach worth watching?

James and the Giant Peach holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in James and the Giant Peach?

James and the Giant Peach stars Paul Terry, Miriam Margolyes, Joanna Lumley, Pete Postlethwaite and Simon Callow.

When was James and the Giant Peach released?

James and the Giant Peach was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.

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James and the Giant Peach (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1996, James and the Giant Peach is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Henry Selick, running about 79 minutes. “Adventures this big don't grow on trees.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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’s in it. James and the Giant Peach stars Paul Terry as James Henry Trotter, Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Sponge / Glowworm (voice), Joanna Lumley as Aunt Spiker and Pete Postlethwaite as The Magic Man, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, James and the Giant Peach has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch James and the Giant Peach page.

If you liked it. Fans of James and the Giant Peach tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch James and the Giant Peach (1996)?: In US, James and the Giant Peach is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is James and the Giant Peach worth watching?: James and the Giant Peach holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in James and the Giant Peach?: James and the Giant Peach stars Paul Terry, Miriam Margolyes, Joanna Lumley, Pete Postlethwaite and Simon Callow.
When was James and the Giant Peach released?: James and the Giant Peach was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.