Five Children and It

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.

• Release date
• October 15, 2004
• Runtime
• 88 min
• Genres
• Adventure, Fantasy, Family
• Director
• John Stephenson

Cast

Tara Fitzgerald Mother Freddie Highmore Robert Alex Jennings Father Jonathan Bailey Cyril Jessica Claridge Anthea Poppy Rogers Jane Zoë Wanamaker Martha Kenneth Branagh Uncle Albert