Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Fing! Premieres at Sundance: A Whimsical Family Adventure
Fing!
is a new family movie that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
It's based on a book by David Walliams and is about a girl named Myrtle who really wants a rare creature called a Fing.
Her dad goes on an adventure to find one, but it turns out the Fing doesn't want to be found.
Meanwhile, a Viscount who runs a failing business also wants the Fing to save his business.
The Fing ends up bonding with Myrtle and becomes part of her family.
The movie is full of fun and adventure, with a great cast including Taika Waititi as the Viscount.
It's a heartwarming story that kids and parents will both enjoy.
Fing! is a whimsical family adventure film based on David Walliams' bestselling children's book.
The story centers around 12-year-old Myrtle Meek who wants a rare exotic creature called a Fing.
Myrtle's dad goes on a chaotic expedition to find a Fing, but the creature doesn't want to be found.
The Viscount, who runs a failing business showcasing exotic animals, also wants the Fing to save his business.
The Fing bonds with Myrtle and becomes part of her family, leading to a heartwarming adventure.
- Who
- 12-year-old Myrtle Meek and her family, along with the Viscount and Nanny
- What
- A whimsical family adventure film based on David Walliams' bestselling children's book
- When
- Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival
- Where
- Sundance Film Festival, billed under the Family Matinee section
- Why
- To entertain families with a fun and heartwarming story about a rare exotic creature called a Fing
- Title
- Fing!
- Festival
- Sundance (Family Matinee)
- Director
- Jeffrey Walker
- Screenplay
- David Walliams and Kevin Cecil
- Cast
- Taika Waititi, Penelope Wilton, Iona Bell, Mia Wasikowska, Blake Harrison, David Walliams, Richard Roxburgh, Robyn Nevin, Sidhant Anann, Matt Lucas
- Sales Agent
- AGC Sales
- Running Time
- 1 hr 36 mins