Five Children and It

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 15, 2004

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Italian

Countries

France, United Kingdom, United States of America

Production

Endgame Entertainment,UK Film Council,Davis Films,Capitol Films,The Jim Henson Company,Isle of Man Film,Jim Henson Pictures,Sandfairy,Feel Films

Cast

Tara Fitzgerald,Freddie Highmore,Alex Jennings,Jonathan Bailey,Jessica Claridge,Poppy Rogers,Zoë Wanamaker,Kenneth Branagh,Suzy Eddie Izzard,Duncan Prestonand 6 more

Director

John Stephenson

Writer

David Solomons,Edith Nesbit

Producer

Samuel Hadida,Lisa Henson,Nick Hirschkorn,James D. Stern,Victor Hadida,Steve Christian,Kristine Belson,Jane Barclay,Hannah Leader,Robert Jones,Sharon Harel-Cohen

Cinematography

Mike Brewster

Budget

$16,000,000

Revenue

$5,072,125

IMDb

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