The Magic Faraway Tree

Mar 26, 2026

★ 0.0

Overview

Soon after the Thompson family’s arrival in the countryside, the three children – Joe, Beth, and Fran – discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot, and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree, they're transported to spectacular and fantastical lands and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the Thompsons learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.

Genres

Family

Fantasy

Adventure

Production Companies

Elysian Films

Neal Street Productions

Ashland Hill Media Finance

The Magic Faraway Tree Trailers

Cast

Polly Thompson

Claire Foy

Tim Thompson

Andrew Garfield

Joe Thompson

Phoenix Laroche

Beth Thompson

Delilah Bennett-Cardy

Fran Thompson

Billie Gadsdon

Grandma Thompson

Jennifer Saunders

Silky

Nicola Coughlan

Moonface

Nonso Anozie

Hannah

Pippa Bennett-Warner

Dame Snap

Rebecca Ferguson

Dame Washalot

Jessica Gunning

Mr Watzisname

Oliver Chris

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