Adventure ·Fantasy ·Family · France · 2004 · 1h 28m

Five Children and It

Five Children and It poster
Director
John Stephenson
Cast
Tara Fitzgerald as Mother Freddie Highmore as Robert Alex Jennings as Father Jonathan Bailey as Cyril Jessica Claridge as Anthea Poppy Rogers as Jane
Crew
Mike Brewster — Director of Photography Michael Ellis — Editor David Solomons — Screenplay Edith Nesbit — Novel Samuel Hadida — Producer Lisa Henson — Producer
Tagline

You are invited to discover the secret...

Synopsis

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 Five Children and It — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
fairybased on children's bookwish fulfillment
Key Collaborators
John Stephenson Director Mike Brewster Director of Photography Michael Ellis Editor David Solomons Screenplay Edith Nesbit Novel Samuel Hadida Producer Lisa Henson Producer Nick Hirschkorn Producer Roger Hall Production Design
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