The Phoenix and the Carpet(2004)
The Phoenix and the Carpet Synopsis
Four Edwardian children find a strange egg in their newly-arrived Persian carpet. It hatches into a Phoenix bird that grants wishes and also transforms the rug into a magic carpet, which takes them on a series of adventures all over the world and at home. A truncated edit of the three-hour miniseries for the home video market.
The Phoenix and the Carpet (2004) is a family, fantasy and adventure film directed by Michael Kerrigan, released on June 1, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Miriam Margolyes, Lesley Dunlop, Ivan Berry and Christopher Biggins. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Kerrigan
- Writers:
- Edith Nesbit, Helen Cresswell
- Producers:
- Giles Ridge
- Production:
- BBC Worldwide, Miramax
- Status:
- Released
The Phoenix and the Carpet (2004) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Phoenix and the Carpet before you stream it.
The Phoenix and the Carpet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miriam Margolyes
as Cook
Lesley Dunlop
as Eliza
- Ivan Berry
Ivan Berry
as Robert
Christopher Biggins
as Mr. Tonks
- Ben Simpson
Ben Simpson
as Cyril
- Charlotte Chinn
Charlotte Chinn
as Jane
Jessica Fox
as Anthea
Jean Alexander
as Lily
David Suchet
as The Phoenix (voice)
Francis Wright
as The Psammead (voice)
- Mary Waterhouse
Mary Waterhouse
as Mother
- Nicola Redmond
Nicola Redmond
as Amelia
Key crew
Directed by Michael Kerrigan, written by Edith Nesbit and Helen Cresswell, produced by Giles Ridge.
Explore more Family titles
The Phoenix and the Carpet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
You may also like
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
2018
Come Away
2020
Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge
2001
Pan
2015
Peter Pan
2003
Where the Wild Things Are
2009
The Legend of Ochi
2025
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
1988
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
2019
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
2010
The Indian in the Cupboard
1995
Dragonheart: Vengeance
2021
Inkheart
2008
Mythica: A Quest for Heroes
2014
Prince Charming
2001
Pinocchio
2022
A Tooth Fairy Tale
2025
Arabian Adventure
1979
The Secret Kingdom
2023
Alice in Wonderland
2010
Movies similar to The Phoenix and the Carpet
The Place of Chimeras
Movie
Bell, Book and Candle
1958
Mrs. Hyde
2018
Van Helsing
2004
Flow
2024
Big Trouble in Little China
1986
The Princess Knight
2019
Princess Mononoke
1997
Snow White
2025
Demon Squad: Tooth and Claw
2026
Sword Art Online: Extra Edition
2013
Memento Mori
2025
Willow
1988
Stairway To Heaven
Movie
Charlie Is Not a Boy
2026
Myth of Man
2025
The Land of Sometimes
2026
Living Among Us
2018
Vampire Princess Miyu the TV Movie
2025
Cielo
2025
The Phoenix and the Carpet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Phoenix and the Carpet online?
+
The Phoenix and the Carpet (2004) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Phoenix and the Carpet?
+
The main cast of The Phoenix and the Carpet (2004) includes Miriam Margolyes, Lesley Dunlop, Ivan Berry, Christopher Biggins and Ben Simpson. The film was directed by Michael Kerrigan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Phoenix and the Carpet released?
+
The Phoenix and the Carpet was released on June 1, 2004 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Phoenix and the Carpet worth watching?
+
The Phoenix and the Carpet (2004) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, fantasy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Phoenix and the Carpet?
+
Yes. The official The Phoenix and the Carpet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.