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The Return of the Psammead

1993Show1 season6 episodes

Action & AdventureDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

Four children—George, Ellie, Pip, and Lucy—discover a magical sand fairy known as 'The Psammead' that grants wishes, leading to meeting their future selves and their aunt as a child.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Marilyn Fox
Written by
Edith Nesbit, Helen Cresswell
Produced by
Richard Callanan
Music by
Michael Omer

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Facts

January 6, 1993 · February 10, 1993 · Ended

First aired
January 6, 1993
Last aired
February 10, 1993
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Return of the Psammead worth watching?"

Questions about The Return of the Psammead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Return of the Psammead worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Return of the Psammead okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Return of the Psammead?

3 h

About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1993 to 1993.

Can I half-watch The Return of the Psammead?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Return of the Psammead?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.