

Five Children and It
2004-10-15 · 88 min · ★ 5.6
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- John Stephenson
- Production companies
- Endgame Entertainment, Sandfairy, Davis Films, The Jim Henson Company, Capitol Films, UK Film Council, Feel Films, Isle of Man Film, Jim Henson Pictures
- Countries
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 16,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 5,072,125
Top Cast
Tara FitzgeraldMother
Freddie HighmoreRobert
Alex JenningsFather
Jonathan BaileyCyril
Jessica ClaridgeAnthea
Poppy RogersJane
Zoë WanamakerMartha
Kenneth BranaghUncle Albert
Suzy Eddie IzzardIt
Duncan PrestonSergeant
John SessionsPeasemarsh
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