James and the Giant Peach (1996)

6.7PG79 minDirector: Henry Selick

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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Paul Terry
Miriam Margolyes
Joanna Lumley
Pete Postlethwaite
Steven Culp
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