Summary
A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Skip it if
- You want dark or edgy material
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics and audiences agree
Critics 70Audiences 69GoodWatch 69
Tomatometer80%
Metascore59
Audience score76%
User score7.6
IMDb6.2
Letterboxd · 42 K ratings3.0/5
Running time
1 h 50 min
A typical length for adventure movies, +7 min on the typical 103
typical 103110Half of all adventure movies run 93–120 min.
Reach
Streams in 7 countries, rent or buy in 15 more
Released
2026
March 26, 2026
This year
Genres
AdventureFamilyFantasyLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United Kingdom
United States
Rated
- PGUnited States
Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism
and 26 more33 people
- Billie GadsdonFran Thompson
- Nicola CoughlanSilky
- Delilah Bennett-CardyBeth Thompson
- Phoenix LarocheJoe Thompson
- Nonso AnozieMoonface
- Andrew GarfieldTim Thompson
- Rebecca FergusonDame Snap
- Claire FoyPolly Thompson
Jessica GunningDame Washalot
Dustin Demri-BurnsSaucepan Man
Jennifer SaundersGrandma
Simon FarnabyFarmer Brian
Claire KeelanBella
Oliver ChrisMr Watzisname
Hiran AbeysekeraAngry Pixie
Judi DenchThe Fridge (voice)
Pippa Bennett-WarnerHannah
Mark HeapMr Oom Boom Boom
Lenny HenryKnow All
Michael PalinKnow All
Simon Russell BealeKnow All
Tom MeetenGoblin Jeff
Ramon TikaramGrowing Spell Trader
Michael DapaahGoodie Policeman
Directing · 1
- Ben Gregor Director
Writing · 2
- Simon Farnaby Writer
- Enid Blyton Book
Production · 17
- Matthew E. Chausse Executive Producer
- Andy Wang Executive Producer
- Michael Cornelius Executive Producer
- Jacqueline de Croÿ Executive Producer
- Jonathan Bross Executive Producer
- Simon Williams Executive Producer
Camera · 1
- Zac Nicholson Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Gary Dollner Editor
Sound · 8
- Isabella Summers Original Music Composer
- Zoe Freed Foley Artist
- Rebecca Heathcote Sound
- Glen Gathard Sound Supervisor
- Francesca Bourne Sound
- Zoe King Foley Artist
Art · 5
- Alexandra Walker Production Design
- Alison Harvey Set Decoration
- Hattie Storey Art Direction
- Hannah Moseley Art Direction
- Jane Harwood Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up · 11
- Ann Maskrey Costume Design
- Chris Lyons Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Jon Moore Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Sophia Bowerman Makeup Artist
- Ray Marston Wigmaker
- Jules Hindess Costume Standby
Lighting · 1
- Jonathan Spencer Gaffer
Other crew · 1
- Paul Kennington Stunt Coordinator
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