# James and the Giant Peach (1996)

> A lonely boy escapes cruel guardians aboard a magical giant peach, finding friendship and courage among a crew of eccentric insects.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5611

## Facts

- Runtime: 79 min
- Genres: Family, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
- Director: Henry Selick
- Cast: Paul Terry, Miriam Margolyes, Joanna Lumley, Pete Postlethwaite, Simon Callow, Richard Dreyfuss, Jane Leeves, Susan Sarandon
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116683/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, macabre, surreal, family movie night, rainy day

## Synopsis

A young boy's adventure takes a whimsical turn when he discovers a magical peach and embarks on a journey to New York City with his insect friends.

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