Five Children and It
“You are invited to discover the secret...”
2004•PG•1h 28m•5.6•Released
AdventureFantasyFamily
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
Writer
David Solomons
Budget
$16M
Revenue
$5M
Languages
English
Studio
Endgame Entertainment
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
Suzy Eddie Izzard
It
Duncan Preston
Sergeant
Alec Muggleton
Lamb
Alexander Pownall
Horace
Georgio Serafini
Mr. Bialli
John Sessions
Peasemarsh
Kim Fenton
RFC Flier
Production
Company
Endgame Entertainment
Company
Sandfairy
Company
Davis Films
Company
The Jim Henson Company
Company
Capitol Films
Company
UK Film Council
Company
Feel Films
Company
Isle of Man Film
Company
Jim Henson Pictures
Producer
Lisa Henson
Producer
Nick Hirschkorn
Producer
Samuel Hadida
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