Five Children and It
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.
- Released
- 2004
- Directed by
- John Stephenson
- Starring
- Freddie Highmore, Tara Fitzgerald, Jonathan Bailey
- With
- Zoë Wanamaker, Kenneth Branagh, Eddie Izzard, Alex Jennings, Suzy Eddie Izzard, Norman Wisdom
- Studio
- Davis Films, Jim Henson Pictures, UK Film Council
- Distributor
- Icon Productions, Netflix
- Countries
- United Kingdom, France
- Running time
- 89 minutes (1 hr 29 min)