Five Children and It (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2004, Five Children and It is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by John Stephenson, running about 88 minutes. “You are invited to discover the secret...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Psammead is 'It', an ancient, irritable, ugly sand fairy, which five children find one day in a gravel pit. As a reward for finding him, It grants the children one wish a day, the results of which will last until sunset.
Who’s in it. Five Children and It stars Tara Fitzgerald as Mother, Freddie Highmore as Robert, Alex Jennings as Father and Jonathan Bailey as Cyril, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Five Children and It has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Children and It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Children and It tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Children and It (2004)?
- In GB, Five Children and It is available to rent or buy from Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Five Children and It worth watching?
- Five Children and It holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Children and It?
- Five Children and It stars Tara Fitzgerald, Freddie Highmore, Alex Jennings, Jonathan Bailey and Jessica Claridge.
- When was Five Children and It released?
- Five Children and It was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.