Four Kids and It (2020)

A group of kids on holiday in Cornwall meet a magical creature on the beach with the power to grant wishes.

Director:

Andy De Emmony

Writers:

Simon Lewis, Mark Oswin (additional writing)

Stars:

Teddie-Rose Malleson-Allen, Pippa Haywood, Matthew Goode

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Teddie-Rose Malleson-Allen	...	Ros (as Teddie Malleson-Allen)
Pippa Haywood	...	Bookshop Owner
Matthew Goode	...	David
Ashley Aufderheide	...	Smash
Paula Patton	...	Alice
Billy Jenkins	...	Robbie
Ellie-Mae Siame	...	Maudie
Russell Brand	...	Tristan Trent
Michael Caine	...	Psammead (voice)
Caroline Sheen	...	Jenny
Mariya Mizuno	...	Naomi
Cheryl	...	Coco Rayne
Finbarr Doyle	...	Security Guard
Amelia Woodward	...	Girl at Station
Paul Bazely	...	Sgt. Gascoigne

Storyline

A group of kids on holiday in Cornwall meet a magical creature on the beach with the power to grant wishes.

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Plot Keywords:

beach | slimehouse | 

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Taglines:

A wish a day brings adventure your way

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Genres:

Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements, some rude/suggestive comments, fantasy violence and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

When in the mansion looking at the exhibits, the Sankara stones from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) are seen.

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Goofs

When Goode and Patton are having a glass of wine in the living room, Goode's hold on his wine glass changes from cradling the bottom to grasping the top every time the camera angle changes between actors.

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Crazy Credits

An additional scene appears during the credits with Ros, now an author, at the signing of her book.

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Connections

Remake of Five Children and It (2004)

User Reviews

Adaptation without magic and sparkle

This movie is a flat adaptation wasting a great opportunity that the underlying story could have provided. It is presented without any real magic, chemistry between the characters or any sense of tension. What should be a warm, humorous family movie just comes across as cold, unfunny and cliched. Michael Caine's voice work is a highlight but his appearances are too brief. Russell Brand in contrast appears completely miscast in his role. Maybe young kids will love it, but in my eyes it doesn't have enough depth to work as film to be enjoyed by all the family.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 April 2020 (UK)

Also Known As:

Four Kids and It

Filming Locations:

County Wicklow, Ireland

Box Office

Budget:

GBP5,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$672,438

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dan Films, Deadpan Pictures, Kindle Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1