The Sand Fairy
1992, English. Directed by Marilyn Fox.
The classic children's tale where all your wishes come true.
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. A feature-length edit of the BBC miniseries.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 January 1992
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Edith Nesbit, Helen Cresswell
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What The Sand Fairy is based on
The Sand Fairy is adapted from a children's book.
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The Sand Fairy runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
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The Sand Fairy is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Sand Fairy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1992. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sand Fairy?
If you liked The Sand Fairy, try Peter Pan, Pinocchio, The Blue Bird.
Who directed The Sand Fairy?
The Sand Fairy (1992) was directed by Marilyn Fox and stars Simon Godwin, Nicole Mowat, Charles Richards.
What is The Sand Fairy based on?
The Sand Fairy is adapted from a children's book.