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Five Children and It

2004Movie1 h 28 minPG

54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.8/5Rotten Tomatoes57%42%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.8/5Rotten Tomatoes57%42%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
John Stephenson
Written by
Edith Nesbit, David Solomons
Produced by
Lisa Henson, Samuel Hadida, Nick Hirschkorn
Music by
Jane Antonia Cornish

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Facts

October 15, 2004 · 1 h 28 min · PG

Released
October 15, 2004
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
France, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$16 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
7 countries

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Questions about Five Children and It

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Where can I stream Five Children and It?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Five Children and It worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 57%).

Is Five Children and It okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Five Children and It?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Five Children and It a box office flop?

Budget$16 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $16 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 32% of its budget.