JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH

Henry Selick’s animated adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved story follows an orphaned boy who escapes his cruel aunts by traveling inside a magically enlarged peach. Along the way to New York City, he encounters a lively group of talking insect companions and embarks on a fantastical voyage.

The film stars Paul Terry, Joanna Lumley, and Pete Postlethwaite, and is presented as part of the Philadelphia Film Society’s FEAST limited series, a program centered on films about food, dining, social rituals, celebration, and the complications of gathering around the table.

When: November 7 and November 8

Showtimes: November 7 at 2:30 PM; November 8 at 4:00 PM

Venue: Philadelphia Film Society Center

Director: Henry Selick

Cast: Paul Terry, Joanna Lumley, and Pete Postlethwaite

Run time: 79 minutes

Rating: PG

Language: English

Production: United Kingdom, United States, and Canada

Release: 1996

Series: FEAST limited series

Accessibility: Open captions are identified in the showtime information as “OC,” though the page does not specify whether either listed screening includes them.

Tickets: Price not available

All dates: Nov 7 at 2:30 PM · Nov 8 at 4:00 PM