The Magic Faraway Tree

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The Magic Faraway Tree

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Adapted from Enid Blyton's beloved classic novel The Magic Faraway Tree, the film centers on Polly (Claire Foy), Tim (Andrew Garfield), and their three children -- a modern family forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. As they adapt to their new lives, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including treasured characters Moonface (Nonso Anozie), Silky (Nicola Coughlan), Dame Washalot (Jessica Gunning), and Saucepan Man (Dustin Demri-Burns). At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular, fantastical lands, and through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learns to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.

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Warm, charming, and quietly uplifting, The Magic Faraway Tree delivers a playful mix of whimsical characters, gentle humor, and a timely message about unplugging, making it an engaging and enjoyable family adventure.

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Beandrea July

New York Times

8h

The Magic Faraway Tree is undoubtedly a movie for young people, but thankfully it succeeds as a film for adults too, gently reminding us that imagination is for everyone.

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Kimberley Jones

Austin Chronicle

8h

3/5

For children, the thrill will be in the fantastical worlds where marshmallows grow on trees and a little boy can pilot a plane. But what will buoy adults most is Garfield and Foy’s lovely and understated portrait of marriage as a true partnership.

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Odie Henderson

Boston Globe

12h

1.5/4

It is quite apparent that a lot of care went into visually creating Blyton’s world. If the same amount of care had been given to character development and plot, this might have been a real winner instead of a twee hot mess.

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Ruth Maramis

FlixChatter Film Blog

1h

2/5

Too much tech satire and tomato sauce, not enough fairy-tale whimsy… even Andrew Garfield is stripped of his usual charm. For a movie about a magical tree, they barely spend much time in it.

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Russ Simmons

KKFI-FM (Kansas City)

4h

3/5

It plays a bit like the poorer cousin of "The Wizard of Oz" and "Willie Wonka," but "The Magic Faraway Tree" provides an adequate juvenile distraction.

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

4h

4/5

Drenched in colour, the film's design work is fanciful and more than a little wacky. And the high-energy comical tone is consistently endearing.

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Dovid C

@DaveCob613 27m

It's certainly not perfect, but this fun adventure packs enough whimsy and sweetness to make you smile. And it showcases the magic we can all bring into our own lives. Together.

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Gia A

@RT11743077 3h

It was charming, fun and I left the theatre feeling so relaxed and happy. The actress that plays the fairy was so charming. I hope they can do more.

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Kevin F

7h

Amid a swamp of monster and horror movies it's time for a Wizard of Oz type movie that adults and kids can enjoy

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zackshack Z

@Zackshack 8h

I'll start with, I didn't read the books so I am basing my review on the film... which is terrific! Very imaginitive, full of whimsy and often funny. The young cast was excellent. Simon Farnaby (Ghosts UK) wrote the screenplay and clearly has nostalgia for childhood. This is the best family movie of the year. Seek it out of you can.

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Nate

9h

Great movie i really enjoyed it as a grownup.

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Starlit B

@RT42550345 1d

Most whimsical, heartwarming movie I’ve seen in a really really long time. Transported me back to my childhood again and made me realize the wonder in holding onto that child-like whimsy we all used to have.

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Ben Gregor

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Tim

Claire Foy

Polly

Nonso Anozie

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Silky

Jessica Gunning

Dame Washalot

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Adapted from Enid Blyton's beloved classic novel The Magic Faraway Tree, the film centers on Polly (Claire Foy), Tim (Andrew Garfield), and their three children -- a modern family forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. As they adapt to their new lives, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including treasured characters Moonface (Nonso Anozie), Silky (Nicola Coughlan), Dame Washalot (Jessica Gunning), and Saucepan Man (Dustin Demri-Burns). At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular, fantastical lands, and through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learns to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.

Director: Ben Gregor
Producer: Pippa Harris, Nicolas Brown, Danny Perkins, Jane Hooks
Screenwriter: Simon Farnaby
Distributor: Vertical
Production Co: Ashland Hill Media Finance, Elysian Film Group
Rating: PG (Some Rude Humor|Mild Action|Brief Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 21, 2026, Wide
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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