The Land of Sometimes
Seen it?2026 | 93 min | Animation, Fantasy, Family, Adventure
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 Corpse Bride or Cinderella III: A Twist in Time, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Twins Alfie and Elise find a magical Wish Watch on Christmas Eve and are swept by the Wish Collector into the musical Land of Sometimes, where they learn that wishes have consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Leon Joosen
- Ewan McGregorThe Wish Collector (voice)
- Helena Bonham CarterMediocris (voice)
- Alisha WeirElise (voice)
- Andrei ShenAlfie (voice)
- Mel BrooksThe Postman (voice)
- Gregory GudgeonMr. Smaller Than Small (voice)
- Terry JonesThe Wish Watch (voice)
- Ruby TurnerMrs. Blip (voice)
- Jessica HenwickMother (voice)
- Stefan Ashton FrankThe Guardian (voice)