The Sand Fairy
“The classic children's tale where all your wishes come true.”
Synopsis
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, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and infant Hilary—encounter It and experience the highs and lows of frivolous wish-making. A feature-length edit of the BBC miniseries.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marilyn Fox
- Screenplay & Story
- Edith Nesbit, Helen Cresswell
- Original Score
- Michael Omer
- Original Title
- The Sand Fairy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Studios
- BBC, CBS Fox Video, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marilyn Fox
Edith Nesbit, Helen Cresswell
Michael Omer
Stephen Newnham
Richard Callanan
Department Leadership Roster
Marilyn Fox
Director
Edith Nesbit
Writer
Richard Callanan
Producer
Humphrey Jaeger
Production Design
James Keast
Costume Design
Stephen Newnham
Editor
Helen Cresswell
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sand Fairy
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What is The Sand Fairy about?
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, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and infant Hilary—encounter It and experience the highs and lows of frivolous wish-making. A feature-length edit of the BBC miniseries.
Who directed The Sand Fairy?
The Sand Fairy was directed by Marilyn Fox.
Who stars in The Sand Fairy?
The principal cast of The Sand Fairy includes Simon Godwin, Nicole Mowat, Charles Richards, Tamzen Audas, Lewis Wilson.
When was The Sand Fairy released and how long is it?
The Sand Fairy was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sand Fairy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sand Fairy was composed by Michael Omer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sand Fairy?
The Sand Fairy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).