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Five Children and It

PG20041h 28mJohn Stephenson
IMDb 5.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 63%
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The Psammead is an 'it', an ancient, ill-tempered sand-fairy with a spider-shaped body, bat-like ears, and snail-like eyes. It is grumpy but has the power to grant one wish a day, which must be made before sunset. Five siblings—Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and infant Hilary—encounter It and experience the highs and lows of frivolous wish-making.

AdventureFantasyFamily
FairyBased On Children's BookWish Fulfillment

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What is Five Children and It (2004) about?

The Psammead is an 'it', an ancient, ill-tempered sand-fairy with a spider-shaped body, bat-like ears, and snail-like eyes. It is grumpy but has the power to grant one wish a day, which must be made before sunset. Five siblings—Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and infant Hilary—encounter It and experience the highs and lows of frivolous wish-making.

Who stars in Five Children and It?

Five Children and It stars Tara Fitzgerald (Mother), Freddie Highmore (Robert), Alex Jennings (Father), Jonathan Bailey (Cyril), Jessica Claridge (Anthea). The film was directed by John Stephenson.

How long is Five Children and It?

Five Children and It has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated PG.

Is Five Children and It worth watching?

Five Children and It holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 63. Fans of Adventure, Fantasy, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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