Quick Facts
DirectorJohn Stephenson
Runtime1h 28m · PG
GenresAdventure · Family · Fantasy
Release2004-10-15
Film
Five Children and It
2004· PG· 1h 28m· Adventure· Family· Fantasy
“You are invited to discover the secret...”
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.
2004-10-15
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorJohn Stephenson
ScreenplayDavid Solomons
ProducerLisa Henson
Director of PhotographyMike Brewster
EditorMichael Ellis
Full cast & crew (16 cast · 23 crew)
Details
Released2004-10-15
Runtime1h 28m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosEndgame Entertainment · Sandfairy · Davis Films
Budget$16M
Box office$5M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesFrance · United Kingdom · United States of America
Rating5.6/10 · 233 votes
Original languageen
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