Five Children and It (2004)
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.
Where to watch Five Children and It
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free | — | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky | — |
| Canada | Crave | — | — |
| Ireland | — | Sky | — |
| France | — | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Canal VOD, Sooner +1 |
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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 made before sunset. Five siblings—Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and infant Hilary—encounter It and experience the highs and lows of frivolous wish-making. Five Children and It is a Adventure, Fantasy, Family movie, released on 2004-10-15, runtime 88 minutes.
Is Five Children and It worth watching?
TMDB users rate Five Children and It 5.6 out of 10 from 235 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Five Children and It?
In the United States, Five Children and It is free to watch on YouTube Free. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John Stephenson
Cast
- Tara Fitzgerald as Mother
- Freddie Highmore as Robert
- Alex Jennings as Father
- Jonathan Bailey as Cyril
- Jessica Claridge as Anthea
- Poppy Rogers as Jane
- Zoë Wanamaker as Martha
- Kenneth Branagh as Uncle Albert
- Suzy Eddie Izzard as It
- Duncan Preston as Sergeant
- Alec Muggleton as Lamb
- Alexander Pownall as Horace
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Sources
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