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Five Children and It

5.620041h 28mPGMovieAdventureFantasyFamily

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,…

DirectorJohn Stephenson
WriterDavid Solomons
ProducersSteve Christian·Kristine Belson

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Cast · Directed by John Stephenson

TFTara Fitzgerald
Tara Fitzgerald
Mother
FHFreddie Highmore
Freddie Highmore
Robert
AJAlex Jennings
Alex Jennings
Father
JBJonathan Bailey
Jonathan Bailey
Cyril
JCJessica Claridge
Jessica Claridge
Anthea
PRPoppy Rogers
Poppy Rogers
Jane
ZWZoë Wanamaker
Zoë Wanamaker
Martha
KBKenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh
Uncle Albert
SISuzy Eddie Izzard
Suzy Eddie Izzard
It
DPDuncan Preston
Duncan Preston
Sergeant
AM
Alec Muggleton
Lamb
AP
Alexander Pownall
Horace

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Five Children and It — streaming FAQ

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Five Children and It is streaming on YouTube Free in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Five Children and It on Netflix?

No, Five Children and It is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free.

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No, Five Children and It isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on YouTube Free instead.

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Five Children and It is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United States.