Animated
Released 1996
Stars Paul Terry (II), Simon Callow, Richard Dreyfuss, Jane Leeves, Miriam Margolyes, Susan Sarandon
Directed by Henry Selick

James' happy life at the English seaside is rudely ended when his parents are killed, and he goes to live with his two horrid aunts. After daringly saving the life of a spider, he comes into possession of magic boiled crocodile tongues which cause an enormous peach 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.

Summary written by Jeremy Perkins