Five Children and It
"You are invited to discover the secret..."
Originally released in 2004. Five Children and It is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by John Stephenson. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tara Fitzgerald, Freddie Highmore, and Alex Jennings
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (226 votes)
Budget
$16M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.1M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $16,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,072,125
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Children and It about?
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 mad...
Who directed Five Children and It?
Five Children and It was directed by John Stephenson.
How long is Five Children and It?
Five Children and It has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Five Children and It released?
Five Children and It was released on October 15, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Five Children and It?
The main cast of Five Children and It includes Tara Fitzgerald, Freddie Highmore, Alex Jennings, Jonathan Bailey, Jessica Claridge.
Is Five Children and It worth watching?
Five Children and It has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 226 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.