Five Children and It
Watch TrailerThe 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2004 |
| Country | France, United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy, Family |
| Director | John Stephenson |
| Runtime | 88 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (227 votes) |
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This is cinema with character. It doesn't try to please everyone at once — it has its own position, its own intonation.
The film is honest with its audience. Doesn't promise more than it delivers — and that itself has value.
For those who find pleasure in details, not just in plot turns.
Director: John Stephenson
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: With someone close, when there's time and mood. Not as background — it asks for attention.
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