Five Children and It (2004)
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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.
Director: John Stephenson
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: October 15, 2004
Cast
- Tara Fitzgerald - Mother
- Freddie Highmore - Robert
- Alex Jennings - Father
- Jonathan Bailey - Cyril
- Jessica Claridge - Anthea
- Poppy Rogers - Jane
- Zoë Wanamaker - Martha
- Kenneth Branagh - Uncle Albert
- Eddie Izzard - It
- Duncan Preston - Sergeant
Screenplay
- David Solomons (Screenplay)
- Edith Nesbit (Novel)
Music: Jane Antonia Cornish
Cinematography: Mike Brewster
Editing: Michael Ellis
Production: Endgame Entertainment, Sandfairy, Davis Films, The Jim Henson Company, Capitol Films, UK Film Council, Feel Films, Isle of Man Film
Country: France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en
Themes
Fairy Godmother and Magic Wish
Keywords
fairy, based on children's book, wish fulfillment
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Five Children and It 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 directed Five Children and It?
- Five Children and It was directed by John Stephenson.
- Who stars in Five Children and It?
- Five Children and It stars Tara Fitzgerald, Freddie Highmore, Alex Jennings, Jonathan Bailey, Jessica Claridge, Poppy Rogers.
- How long is Five Children and It?
- Five Children and It has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Five Children and It?
- Five Children and It is a Adventure, Fantasy, Family film.
- What is the budget of Five Children and It?
- Five Children and It had a budget of $16M.
- How much did Five Children and It gross?
- Five Children and It grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was Five Children and It produced?
- Five Children and It was produced in France, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Five Children and It?
- The themes of Five Children and It include: Fairy Godmother and Magic Wish.