Bridge to Terabithia (2007)

A preteen's life turns upside down when he befriends the new girl in school and they imagine a whole new fantasy world to escape reality.

Director:

Gabor Csupo

Writers:

Jeff Stockwell (screenplay), David Paterson (screenplay)

Stars:

Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel

6 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Josh Hutcherson	...	Jess Aarons
AnnaSophia Robb	...	Leslie Burke
Zooey Deschanel	...	Ms. Edmunds
Robert Patrick	...	Jack Aarons
Bailee Madison	...	May Belle Aarons
Kate Butler	...	Mary Aarons
Devon Wood	...	Brenda Aarons
Emma Fenton	...	Ellie Aarons
Grace Brannigan	...	Joyce Aarons
Latham Gaines	...	Bill Burke
Judy McIntosh	...	Judy Burke
Patricia Aldersley	...	Grandma Burke
Lauren Clinton	...	Janice Avery
Isabelle Rose Kircher	...	Carla
Cameron Wakefield	...	Scott Hoager

Storyline

Jesse Aarons trained all summer to become the fastest runner in school, so he's very upset when newcomer Leslie Burke outruns him and everyone else. Despite this and other differences, including that she's rich, he's poor, and she's a city girl, he's a country boy, the two become fast friends. Together, they create Terabithia, a land of monsters, trolls, ogres, and giants and rule as king and queen. This friendship helps Jess deal with the tragedy that makes him realize what Leslie taught him.

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Plot Keywords:

tragedy | imagination | friend | race | betrayal | 

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Taglines:

The beloved novel comes to life.

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements including bullying, some peril and mild language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 February 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bridge to Terabithia

Filming Locations:

New Zealand

Box Office

Budget:

$17,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$28,536,717, 18 February 2007

Gross USA:

$82,272,442

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$137,587,063

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walden Media, Hal Lieberman Company, Lauren Levine Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Towards the end of the film when Jess is squirting the paints that Leslie gave him into the creek, it is actually mayonnaise and food coloring and not real acrylic or oil paints. This was done to keep from polluting the creek and make the paints biodegradable.

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Goofs

The painting scene at Leslie's house: The paint on the wall changes considerably between shots, appearing, then disappearing.

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Quotes

Leslie Burke: [speaking about the Bible] You have to believe it, and you hate it. I don't have to believe it, and I think it's beautiful.

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Crazy Credits

Typo at the ending credits (from 90:38 to 95:11 on the DVD). At 94:13 (where it is mentioned in the actors' commentary), a drawing in the background of a Squogre is labeled "Squorge".

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Connections

Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Cutest Disney Couples (Live-Action) (2019)

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Soundtracks

A Place for Us
Written by Bryan Adams, Eliot Kennedy, and Aaron Zigman
Produced by Bryan Adams and Eliot Kennedy
Performed by Tyler James and Leigh Nash

User Reviews

I'am glad it wasn't full of digital junk .

I think the previews were misleading yes .But i was very glad that there was a story instead of a bunch of bad digital junk .Most of the people in the theater were crying. Sad yes but meaningful. Well written and very likable cast .Very brave .My girlfriend and i were the only two adults without kids and i thought this really is a kids movie but by the end i would have to say it was a little much for kids under 6 or 7 it is a very sad movie .The location was very pleasing .The two main girls were very well cast very engaging and you will see the boy in upcoming films as he is a very sellable kid .I would have to say well worth the price of a ticket