Five Children and It
PG“You are invited to discover the secret...”
2004·88 min·Released
Studio: Capitol Films, Davis Films, Endgame Entertainment, Feel Films, Isle of Man Film, Jim Henson Pictures, Sandfairy, The Jim Henson Company, UK Film Council
5.6TMDb
5.5IMDb
63%RT
Theatrical Oct 15, 2004
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France · English · Kids
Overview
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorJohn Stephenson
WriterDavid Solomons
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
Alec Muggleton
Lamb
Alexander Pownall
Horace
Georgio Serafini
Mr. Bialli
John Sessions
Peasemarsh
Kim Fenton
RFC Flier
Zak Muggleton
Lamb
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Keywords
fairybased on children's bookwish fulfillment
Details
Budget
$16M
Revenue
$5M
TMDb Votes
229
Added May 28, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026