"Be careful what you wish for."

2020

1h 50m

6.2(89 votes)

Family

Fantasy

Overview

A group of kids on holiday in Cornwall meet a magical creature on the beach with the power to grant wishes.

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14 members

Acting

Matthew Goode

David

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Pippa Haywood

Bookshop Owner

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Paula Patton

Alice

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Michael Caine

Psammead (voice)

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Russell Brand

Tristan Trent

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William Franklyn-Miller

Carl

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Billy Jenkins

Robbie

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Ashley Aufderheide

Smash

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Jacqueline Wilson

Herself

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Teddie Allen

Ros

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Ellie-Mae Siame

Maudie

No Image

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Cheryl

Coco Rayne

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Paul Bazely

Sgt. Gascoigne

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Caroline Sheen

Jenny

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