Five Children and It
Short description
During the First World War, five siblings are sent to live at their uncle's seaside estate while their father serves as a pilot and their mother cares for the wounded. While exploring, the children discover a grumpy, ancient creature known as a sand-fairy. This being can grant them one wish every day, though the effects only last until sunset. As the children make various requests, they discover that their wishes often lead to unexpected complications and new problems.
Directed by John Stephenson, this film followed his 1999 production Animal Farm. The movie features a cast that includes Freddie Highmore, Tara Fitzgerald, Alex Jennings, Jonathan Bailey, Jessica Claridge, and Poppy Rogers. It was a joint production between the United Kingdom, the United States, and France, involving companies such as Endgame Entertainment and the UK Film Council.
Produced on a budget of 16 million USD, the film earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception was mixed, with a rating of 5.5/10 on IMDb based on 5,700 votes and a score of 5.6/10 on TMDB from 234 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- The film is based on the eponymous novella by British writer Edith Nesbit (in Russian translation, "Five Children and It"), considered a classic of children's literature and first published in 1902.
- Robin Williams was initially offered the role of the Sandman.
Auditions in India
Casting calls in USA
Castingi w Polsce
Кастинги в Україні
