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The Magic Faraway Tree

The Magic Faraway Tree

Adventure · Family · Fantasy · 2026

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.

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The Magic Faraway Tree

2026 Adventure · Family · Fantasy 1h 50m

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6.7 / 10

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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.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ben Gregor

Written by

Simon Farnaby

Billie Gadsdon

Billie Gadsdon

Fran Thompson

Nicola Coughlan

Nicola Coughlan

Silky

Delilah Bennett-Cardy

Delilah Bennett-Cardy

Beth Thompson

Phoenix Laroche

Phoenix Laroche

Joe Thompson

Nonso Anozie

Nonso Anozie

Moonface

Andrew Garfield

Andrew Garfield

Tim Thompson

Rebecca Ferguson

Rebecca Ferguson

Dame Snap

Court is in session

Put The Magic Faraway Tree on trial.

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The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.