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Five Children and It (2004)
Director: John Stephenson
Cast: Tara Fitzgerald, Freddie Highmore, Alex Jennings, Jonathan Bailey
5.5
63%Runtime88 min
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Five Children and It, the 2004 fantasy adventure film directed by John Stephenson, received a mixed critical reception, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 63%. The film's public ratings on IMDb are more modest, at 5.5/10, indicating a divisive audience response. While the film did not receive any major awards recognition, it offered a whimsical adaptation of the classic children's novel.
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Fans of fantasy adventures and family-friendly stories will enjoy the charming 2004 film 'Five Children and It' directed by John Stephenson. The delightful tale follows five siblings who encounter a grumpy sand fairy that grants them wish-fulfilling powers, leading to whimsical hijinks and heartwarming lessons.
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Five Children and It is a 2004 family fantasy-comedy-drama adventure film adaptation of E. Nesbit's 1902 novel Five Children and It, which features live action and computer animation. It was directed by John Stephenson, produced by Nick Hirschkorn, Lisa Henson and Samuel Hadida, written by David Solomons, and stars Tara FitzGerald, Freddie Highmore, Jonathan Bailey, Zoë Wanamaker, Kenneth Branagh, and Eddie Izzard as the voice of It-Psammead.
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