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Five Children and It

  • 2004
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Jonathan Bailey, Freddie Highmore, Poppy Rogers, Jessica Claridge, and Alec Muggleton in Five Children and It (2004)
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • John Stephenson
  • Writers
    • David Solomons
    • E. Nesbit
  • Stars
    • Tara Fitzgerald
    • Freddie Highmore
    • Alex Jennings
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    5.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Stephenson
    • Writers
      • David Solomons
      • E. Nesbit
    • Stars
      • Tara Fitzgerald
      • Freddie Highmore
      • Alex Jennings
    • 28User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins total

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    Alexander Pownall in Five Children and It (2004)
    Jonathan Bailey, Freddie Highmore, Poppy Rogers, Jessica Claridge, Alec Muggleton, and Zak Muggleton in Five Children and It (2004)
    Jonathan Bailey, Freddie Highmore, Poppy Rogers, Jessica Claridge, and Alec Muggleton in Five Children and It (2004)
    Eddie Izzard in Five Children and It (2004)
    Eddie Izzard in Five Children and It (2004)
    Jonathan Bailey, Freddie Highmore, Eddie Izzard, Alexander Pownall, Poppy Rogers, and Jessica Claridge in Five Children and It (2004)
    Jonathan Bailey, Freddie Highmore, Poppy Rogers, Jessica Claridge, Alec Muggleton, and Zak Muggleton in Five Children and It (2004)
    Eddie Izzard in Five Children and It (2004)
    Eddie Izzard in Five Children and It (2004)
    Poppy Rogers in Five Children and It (2004)
    Eddie Izzard in Five Children and It (2004)
    Jonathan Bailey, Poppy Rogers, and Jessica Claridge in Five Children and It (2004)

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    Tara Fitzgerald
    Tara Fitzgerald
    • Mother
    Freddie Highmore
    Freddie Highmore
    • Robert
    Alex Jennings
    Alex Jennings
    • Father
    Jonathan Bailey
    Jonathan Bailey
    • Cyril
    Jessica Claridge
    • Anthea
    Poppy Rogers
    • Jane
    Alec Muggleton
    • Lamb
    Zak Muggleton
    • Lamb
    Zoë Wanamaker
    Zoë Wanamaker
    • Martha
    Kenneth Branagh
    Kenneth Branagh
    • Uncle Albert
    Alexander Pownall
    Alexander Pownall
    • Horace
    Eddie Izzard
    Eddie Izzard
    • It
    • (voice)
    Georgio Serafini
    • Mr. Bialli
    John Sessions
    John Sessions
    • Peasemarsh
    Kim Fenton
    • RFC Flier
    Norman Wisdom
    Norman Wisdom
    • Nesbitt
    Duncan Preston
    Duncan Preston
    • Sergeant
    Bex l Grant
    • IT - Animatronic Hands
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Stephenson
    • Writers
      • David Solomons
      • E. Nesbit
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Robin Williams was originally offered the role of the Psammead.
    • Goofs
      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.
    • Quotes

      Cyril: Hello, Horace.

      Horace: I was taught never to talk to strangers.

      Cyril: But we're your cousins.

      Horace: Yes, but you're strange.

    • Crazy credits
      At the start of the end credits "It" starts talking to someone named Brian, asking him to sit down and showing him around a house.
    • Connections
      Featured in Five Children & It: 'Making of' Featurette (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday to You
      Written by Patty S. Hill (as Patty Hill) and Mildred J. Hill (as Mildred Hill)

      Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd

    User reviews28

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    9/10
    A British Family Film Like they used to make (but with modern FX)
    I found this film utterly charming. I had to almost force my daughter to see it (she wanted to see The Princess Diaries 2 (shivers!!!!). But once the children found the Wishasuraus she was transfixed.

    It is a film very much of British and of the Railway Children type. and will sadly be missed by many because of the Steam Roller Hype of Shark Tale. But this is a real FAMILY film.

    The beginning has a distinct Harry Potter feel to it, The theme tune is clearly influenced by HP. Kenneth Branagh is the quintessential English Eccentric but unlike the Hollywood stereotype this is a British film that has it's tongue firmly in cheek. Zoe Wannamaker as the caring housekeeper who knows more that she lets on is wonderful.

    Eddie Izzard as the voice of the Sand Fairy is perfect.

    This is as British as Brighton Rock and Whelks in a tray at the sea side. And I loved it.
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    • boldlygone
    • Oct 27, 2004

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    • Release date
      • October 15, 2004 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 5 Children & It
    • Filming locations
      • Isle of Man
    • Production companies
      • Sandfairy
      • Capitol Films
      • Endgame Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,072,125
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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