Five Children and It
2004, English. Directed by John Stephenson.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 15 October 2004
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- David Solomons
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $5.1M
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What Five Children and It is based on
Five Children and It is adapted from a children's book.
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Five Children and It: quick answers
Is Five Children and It worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 235 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Five Children and It?
Five Children and It runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Five Children and It have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Five Children and It. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Five Children and It parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Five Children and It is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Five Children and It on?
Five Children and It isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Five Children and It?
If you liked Five Children and It, try FairyTale: A True Story, The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Water Horse.
Who directed Five Children and It?
Five Children and It (2004) was directed by John Stephenson and stars Tara Fitzgerald, Freddie Highmore, Alex Jennings.
What is Five Children and It based on?
Five Children and It is adapted from a children's book.