Number: 287

IMDb Rating:   6.7/10 (26547 votes)

Country: USA, 79 minutes

Spoken Languages: English

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Family, Musical

Director(s): Henry Selick

Cast: Simon Callow (voice), Richard Dreyfuss (voice), Jane Leeves (voice), Joanna Lumley, Miriam Margolyes (voice)

Medium: Original DVD

Plot Outline: 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 and get to New York.

Location: Main

Loaned: No