Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

On a rainy night, a teenage boy named Jacob travels to a remote island after receiving clues from his grandfather's old photographs. There he discovers Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, a shelter for youths who carry unusual gifts, overseen by the formidable headmistress Miss Peregrine. As Jacob bonds with the residents, he learns their world runs on careful routines and hidden dangers, and that their peculiarities come with both power and peril. Beyond the cliffs, shadowy figures hunt these children, threatening to erase their sanctuary. Keeping their secrets safe will demand courage, wit, and a bond that helps them survive both present dangers and their pasts. Jacob discovers that some children can bend objects with their minds and some turn a moment into a spectacle. He begins to question where he fits in this strange circle and what his presence might unleash. Even the island seems to echo with old memories, and the home feels like a character in its own right as the children form tight bonds with the newcomer.

Tim Burton directs this adaptation of Ransom Riggs's novel, with a screenplay by Jane Goldman. The 2016 fantasy arrives from 20th Century Fox, bringing Burton's signature gothic visuals and whimsy to a tale of peculiar children.

Worldwide, the film did solid business, turning a substantial profit and signaling solid audience demand for Tim Burton's distinctive blend of fantasy, adventure and family friendly drama.

Visually, the film reinforces Burton's signature style with stylized settings, quirky humor, and a moody gothic atmosphere that appeals to a broad audience. Eva Green's portrayal of Miss Peregrine and the world of peculiar children left a memorable impression on genre fans and sparked continued curiosity about the source material.

Critics acknowledged the film's visuals and performances while noting pacing issues and a sometimes thin plot. Core themes include belonging and courage in the face of danger, the temptation of power, and the bonds that turn a group of misfits into a family.