Five Children and It
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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.
Storyline
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.
Released
2004
Runtime
1h 28min
Director
Budget
$16,000,000
Revenue
$5,072,125
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Endgame Entertainment, Sandfairy, Davis Films, The Jim Henson Company, Capitol Films, UK Film Council, Feel Films, Isle of Man Film
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