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Four Kids and It has a few moments of whimsy and charm, but it's not enough to leave a lasting impression. Read critic reviews

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Four kids on holiday in Cornwall meet a magical creature on the beach with the power to grant wishes.
  • Rating:
    PG (Some Rude/Suggestive Comments|Language|Fantasy Violence|Thematic Elements)
  • Genre:
    fantasy
  • Original Language:
    English (United Kingdom)
  • Director:
    Andy De Emmony
  • Producer:
    Julie Baines, Anne Brogan
  • Writer:
    Simon Lewis
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Production Co:
    Dan Films, Deadpan Pictures, Kindle Entertainment

Cast & Crew

Matthew Goode
David
Paula Patton
Alice
Michael Caine
Psammead
Voice
Russell Brand
Tristan Trent
Cheryl
Coco Rayne
Ely Solan
Robert
William Franklyn-Miller
Carl
Billy Jenkins
Robbie
Ashley Aufderheide
Smash
Teddie-Rose Malleson-Allen
Ros
Ellie-Mae Siame
Maudie
Emily Highams
Anthea
Finbarr Doyle
Security Guard
Lisa Tyrrell
Train Inspector
Mark Quigley
Neighbour
Andy De Emmony
Director
Simon Lewis
Screenwriter
Julie Baines
Producer
Anne Brogan
Producer
Jwanwat Ahriyavraromp
Executive Producer
Tannaz Anisi
Executive Producer
Geraldine East
Executive Producer
Greg Schenz
Executive Producer
John Pardue
Cinematographer
Alex Mackie
Film Editor
Anne Nikitin
Original Music
John Hand
Production Designer
Owen Power
Art Director
Dara Hand
Set Decoration
Tiziana Corvisieri
Costume Designer
Colin Jones
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Critic Reviews for Four Kids and It

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  • Even at a time when new family entertainment will always be gratefully received, it doesn't feel too much to wish for that films for children - sorry, kids - should be built a bit more rigorously than this.

    November 27, 2020 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

    Robbie Collin

    Daily Telegraph (UK)

  • The problem boils down to this question of sincerity. Director Anthony de Emmony does not feel the magic of this story.

    September 24, 2020 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

    Paul Byrnes

    Sydney Morning Herald

  • Sky Cinema's new family adventure seems built to be consumed and quickly forgotten.

    August 10, 2020 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

    Clarisse Loughrey

    Independent (UK)

  • Ros and Smash begin to understand how acknowledging they cannot have what they really want makes it possible for them to begin to move forward. That's the real magic.

    July 2, 2020 | Rating: B | Full Review…

    Nell Minow

    Movie Mom

  • There's a certain level of absurdity you have to accept with Four Kids and It, but once you do that, it's a pleasant-enough diversion.

    July 1, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

    Roxana Hadadi

    Chesapeake Family Magazine

  • This apparent lack of conviction leaves the pic feeling too trivial in comparison to a host of children's literary classics and too innocuous to make much of an impression as a memorable movie.

    June 30, 2020 | Full Review…

    Justin Lowe

    Hollywood Reporter
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