Five Children and It (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Series · ★ 5.9
Released in 1991, Five Children and It is a family and kids series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Five Children and It stars Simon Godwin as Cyril, Nicole Mowat as Anthea, Charles Richards as Robert and Tamzen Audas as Jane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Five Children and It has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Children and It (1991)?
- In US, Five Children and It is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and kids. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Children and It?
- Five Children and It stars Simon Godwin, Nicole Mowat, Charles Richards, Tamzen Audas and Lewis Wilson.
- When was Five Children and It released?
- Five Children and It was released in 1991.