The Magic Faraway Tree

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The Magic Faraway Tree

In Theaters Aug 21

1h 50m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Fantasy

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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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Ben Gregor

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Tim

Claire Foy

Polly

Nonso Anozie

Moonface

Nicola Coughlan

Silky

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Mar 30

If you can get past some rather overegged child-actor performances, it’s an enjoyable enough option for Easter holiday family entertainment.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Mar 30

2/5

Farnaby’s screenplay is deplorable.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

Mar 27

I found it surprisingly charming, and entertaining, and kind of uplifting.

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

2d

C

Earnestness is present at times, but most of the feature is aggressive and oddly structured, making it difficult to get swept up in its sense of wonder.

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Christos Tsiolkas

The Saturday Paper

Jul 15

The filmmakers have forgotten that as children, safety is a greater reward, more earnt, when we have the thrill of peril first. Also, in fantasy, they can safely learn to negotiate danger.

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Graeme Tuckett

The Post NZ

May 5

2.5/5

The sheer volume of Blyton’s writing blinds people to the fact that most of her books were rubbish. And not even a modern retelling with a top-drawer cast can disguise that.

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nilufer E

@Nilicim 4d

A sweet, heartwarming family film that felt a little too childish for me, but I can totally see my younger self being obsessed with that magical world.

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Richelle L

@Richelle_lynch Jul 19

I LOVED THIS! It was my fav childhood book growing up and I honestly think it’s why I’ve kept my childlike wonder and imagination. I loved the movie, the actors, the modern concept with technology. I can’t wait for my children to read the book and watch this movie

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ben I

@RT76421956 Jul 18

As a parent who read the books to my children, just as my mother read them to me as a child, I was both excited and fearful when I saw the movie was being made. Could the magic of the pages translate to the big screen?? Whilst the movie has been adapted to fit modern times, the heart and soul of the Magical Faraway Tree still shines through. When you allow yourself to get lost, and watch the movie through the eyes of your children, the values of family, friendship, belief, and perseverance shine through. You can't help but become enamoured with the tree's residences and how they make you laugh and smile throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, and my kids (like those portrayed on the big screen) realised what fantasy worlds exist away when their step away from the phones/tablets...

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Daniel M

@MazzaQuePasa Jul 18

The movie was ok, but it just didn’t give me that sense of adventure I was hoping for. The characters weren’t that special and I kept losing interest while watching it.

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Al J

@RT30879931 Jul 16

Didn't know about these books and I just fell in love of this movie. 😍 It's just perfect: the cast, the story, the production, the direction, the script, the fantasy. And, oh my God! "The family song": A big smile was drawn on my face in that part with watered eyes. Thanks a lot for creating this jewel to the Producers, Writers, the Director and the cast. We need more movies like these. A new favorite fantasy and family movie to be included in my top list. 😊

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Mirza M

@mirzabaig890 Jul 15

'The Magic Faraway Tree' is a sweet-natured, gently predictable family fantasy that is light on surprises but rich in warmth and humor, with just enough heart to make its enchantment linger.

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Synopsis

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
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 21, 2026, Wide
Runtime: 1h 50m