Five Children and It

movie

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.

Cast & crew

Duncan Preston · Tara Fitzgerald · David Solomons · Alex Jennings · Jonathan Bailey · Jessica Claridge · Zoë Wanamaker · Suzy Eddie Izzard · John Stephenson · Freddie Highmore · Edith Nesbit · Kenneth Branagh · Poppy Rogers

Studios & networks

Capitol Films · Davis Films · Endgame Entertainment · Feel Films · Isle of Man Film · Jim Henson Pictures · Sandfairy · The Jim Henson Company · UK Film Council