CinemaOSMovie · 2004 · 1h 28m · PG

Five Children and It

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56%(235)IMDbAdventureFantasyFamily

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.

Directed byJohn Stephenson

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
EN
Released
October 15, 2004
Budget
$16,000,000
Revenue
$5,072,125
Studios
Endgame EntertainmentDavis FilmsThe Jim Henson Company

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Five Children and It - Trailer

Five Children and It - Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Tara Fitzgerald

Tara Fitzgerald

Mother

Freddie Highmore

Freddie Highmore

Robert

Alex Jennings

Alex Jennings

Father

Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey

Cyril

Jessica Claridge

Jessica Claridge

Anthea

Poppy Rogers

Poppy Rogers

Jane

Zoë Wanamaker

Zoë Wanamaker

Martha

Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh

Uncle Albert

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Suzy Eddie Izzard

It

Duncan Preston

Duncan Preston

Sergeant

Creative team
Directed by
John Stephenson
Written by
David Solomons
Produced by
Lisa Henson
Lisa Henson
Nick Hirschkorn

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