The Magic Faraway Tree
Seen it?2026 | 110 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans, adventure fans and families. If you loved Peter Pan or A Monster Calls, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$32 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 741K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ben Gregor
- Billie GadsdonFran Thompson
- Nicola CoughlanSilky
- Delilah Bennett-CardyBeth Thompson
- Phoenix LarocheJoe Thompson
- Nonso AnozieMoonface
- Andrew GarfieldTim Thompson
- Rebecca FergusonDame Snap
- Claire FoyPolly Thompson
- Jessica GunningDame Washalot
- Dustin Demri-BurnsSaucepan Man