The Magic Faraway Tree 2026

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
68%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
87%
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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.

Andrew Garfield

as Tim Thompson

Claire Foy

as Polly Thompson

Nicola Coughlan

as Silky

Jessica Gunning

as Dame Washalot

Rebecca Ferguson

as Dame Snap

Hiran Abeysekera

as Angry Pixie

Phoenix Laroche

as Joe Thompson

Delilah Bennett-Cardy

as Beth Thompson

Billie Gadsdon

as Fran Thompson

Jennifer Saunders

as Grandma

Director:

Ben Gregor

Writer:

Enid Blyton, Simon Farnaby

Genres:

Family,Fantasy,Adventure

Release Date:

2026 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

110 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Magic Faraway Tree

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Andrew Garfield

as Tim Thompson

Claire Foy

as Polly Thompson

Nicola Coughlan

as Silky

Jessica Gunning

as Dame Washalot

Rebecca Ferguson

as Dame Snap

Hiran Abeysekera

as Angry Pixie

Phoenix Laroche

as Joe Thompson

Delilah Bennett-Cardy

as Beth Thompson

Billie Gadsdon

as Fran Thompson

Jennifer Saunders

as Grandma

Judi Dench

as The Fridge (voice)

Nonso Anozie

as Moonface

Oliver Chris

as Mr Watzisname

Mark Heap

as Mr Oom Boom Boom

Dustin Demri-Burns

as Saucepan Man

Lenny Henry

as Know All

Michael Palin

as Know All

Simon Russell Beale

as Know All

Tom Meeten

as Goblin Jeff

Simon Farnaby

as Farmer Brian

Claire Keelan

as Bella

Ramon Tikaram

as Growing Spell Trader

Michael Dapaah

as Goodie Policeman

James Dowell

as Farm Boy

Luke Millington-Drake

as Birthday Elf

Jos Vantyler

as The Birthday Elf

Julia Saubier

as Birthday Elf 1

Pierre Bergman

as Villager

John Kamau

as Language Trader

Jean-Luke Worrell

as Birthday Elf 2

Kuhu Agarwal

as Beth’s Friend

Andrew Joshi

as Fruit Stall Punch Man

Ryan Mark De Battista

as Goblin 1

Olga Roik

as Birthday Roller Skating Elf

Sonny Meo

as Young Tim

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