Four Kids and It
2020 · Movie · PG · 110 min · ★ 6.2 · 50% critics
While on a holiday by the sea, four kids discover a magical creature that can grant wishes for a day. As their wishes spin into unexpected adventures, they also have to navigate family tensions and learn that getting what you want is not always simple.
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Details
- Years
- 2020
- Release date
- 2020-04-03
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Critic score
- 50/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (89 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you want a gentle, kid-focused magical adventure in the spirit of Five Children and It or Chupa; Not for you if you want fast-paced fun, big laughs, or polished effects.
Pros: family-friendly adventure; nice seaside setting; clear message for kids | Cons: uneven comedy; weak sense of wonder; rough effects and acting
Themes
- creature
- magical creature
Cast & crew
Matthew Goode
as David
Pippa Haywood
as Bookshop Owner
Paula Patton
as Alice
Michael Caine
as Psammead (voice)
Russell Brand
as Tristan Trent
William Franklyn-Miller
as Carl
Billy Jenkins
as Robbie
Ashley Aufderheide
as Smash
Jacqueline Wilson
as Jacqueline Wilson
Teddie Allen
as Ros
Directed by Andy de Emmony