Five children staying in their eccentric uncle's labyrinthine mansion for protection during World War I befriend a sand fairy who has the power to grant wishes.
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| Tara Fitzgerald | ... | Mother | |
| Freddie Highmore | ... | Robert | |
| Alex Jennings | ... | Father | |
| Jonathan Bailey | ... | Cyril | |
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Jessica Claridge | ... | Anthea |
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Poppy Rogers | ... | Jane |
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Alec Muggleton | ... | Lamb |
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Zak Muggleton | ... | Lamb |
| Zoë Wanamaker | ... | Martha | |
| Kenneth Branagh | ... | Uncle Albert | |
| Alexander Pownall | ... | Horace | |
| Eddie Izzard | ... | It (voice) | |
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Georgio Serafini | ... | Mr. Bialli |
| John Sessions | ... | Peasemarsh | |
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Kim Fenton | ... | RFC Flier |
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"It" is a Psammead, an ancient, ugly, and irritable sand fairy the children find one day on a secret beach at their uncle's mansion. It grants them one wish per day, lasting until sunset. But they soon learn it is very hard to think of really sensible wishes, and each one gets them into unexpected difficulties. Magic, the children find, can be as awkward as it is enticing. Written by craig47
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$16,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£230,156 (United Kingdom), 22 October 2004, Limited ReleaseCompany Credits
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Robert: It was the Summer of nineteen seventeen and the world was at war. Like lots of children, we had to leave our home. - Leave London. We didn't want to go, but Dad went to fly planes, and Mum went to look after the wounded, and we were stuck. They insisted we go to the country, to stay with mad Uncle Albert and our cousin Horace.
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Written and Performed by Sean Lennon
Produced by David Kahne
Published by Usagi Music
Sean Lennon appears courtesy of Capitol Records
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Despite taking place in circa 1917, the children sing "Happy Birthday to You", which wasn't written until 1924, and didn't game popularity until around 1930. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Robert: It was the Summer of nineteen seventeen and the world was at war. Like lots of children, we had to leave our home. - Leave London. We didn't want to go, but Dad went to fly planes, and Mum went to look after the wounded, and we were stuck. They insisted we go to the country, to stay with mad Uncle Albert and our cousin Horace.
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Robert's ThemeWritten and Performed by Sean Lennon
Produced by David Kahne
Published by Usagi Music
Sean Lennon appears courtesy of Capitol Records
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This is a wonderfully sweet, innocent movie that parents and children alike will enjoy. This is a movie that brings us back to our childhood and the dreams and fantasies that were part of the innocence of children and of believing in the impossible. The five children in this movie are sweet and caring siblings - not argumentative and spoiled children, but siblings who clearly love one another.
The idea that make believe can come true is refreshing. Clearly this is a movie about love, hope and dreams. Freddie Hightower, the young star of Neverland, is just as good in this movie. He is joined in his acting ability by 5 other young actors, as well as the wonderful Zoe Wanamaker and Kenneth Branaugh - all of whom are wonderful.
The scenery is wonderful - the England coastline. This is one of those movies they don't make enough of - it leaves you smiling when you finish the movie.