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The Spiderwick Chronicles

  • 20082008
  • PGPG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
94K
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POPULARITY
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Freddie Highmore in The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
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Upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate world full o... Read allUpon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate world full of faeries and other creatures.Upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate world full of faeries and other creatures.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
94K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,433
576
  • Director
    • Mark Waters
  • Writers
    • Karey Kirkpatrick(screenplay)
    • David Berenbaum(screenplay)
    • John Sayles(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Freddie Highmore
    • Sarah Bolger
    • David Strathairn
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mark Waters
  • Writers
    • Karey Kirkpatrick(screenplay)
    • David Berenbaum(screenplay)
    • John Sayles(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Freddie Highmore
    • Sarah Bolger
    • David Strathairn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 161User reviews
    • 186Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

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    David Strathairn and Freddie Highmore in The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
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    Mary-Louise Parker and Freddie Highmore in The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
    Freddie Highmore in The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
    Sarah Bolger in The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
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    Mary-Louise Parker, Sarah Bolger, and Freddie Highmore in The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
    Sarah Bolger and Freddie Highmore in The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
    Sarah Bolger and Freddie Highmore in The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
    Sarah Bolger and Freddie Highmore in The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)

    Top cast

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    Freddie Highmore
    Freddie Highmore
    • Jared Graceas Jared Grace…
    Sarah Bolger
    Sarah Bolger
    • Mallory Graceas Mallory Grace
    David Strathairn
    David Strathairn
    • Arthur Spiderwickas Arthur Spiderwick
    Mary-Louise Parker
    Mary-Louise Parker
    • Helen Graceas Helen Grace
    Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte
    • Mulgarathas Mulgarath
    Andrew McCarthy
    Andrew McCarthy
    • Richard Graceas Richard Grace
    Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright
    • Aunt Lucinda Spiderwickas Aunt Lucinda Spiderwick
    Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen
    • Hogsquealas Hogsqueal
    • (voice)
    Martin Short
    Martin Short
    • Thimbletackas Thimbletack
    • (voice)
    Jordy Benattar
    • Young Lucinda Spiderwickas Young Lucinda Spiderwick
    Tod Fennell
    Tod Fennell
    • Helen's Co-Workeras Helen's Co-Worker
    Mariah Inger
    Mariah Inger
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Jeremy Lavalley
    • Tow Truck Driveras Tow Truck Driver
    Lise Durocher-Viens
    • Mrs. Spiderwickas Mrs. Spiderwick
    Tyler Patrick Jones
    Tyler Patrick Jones
    • Additional Performeras Additional Performer
    Kyle Switzer
    Kyle Switzer
    • Additional Performeras Additional Performer
    Ron Perlman
    Ron Perlman
    • Red Capas Red Cap
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mark Waters
    • Writers
      • Karey Kirkpatrick(screenplay)
      • David Berenbaum(screenplay)
      • John Sayles(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Once upon a time, upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother Helen (Mary-Louise Parker), twin brothers Jared (Freddie Highmore) and Simon Grace (Freddie Highmore), along with their sister Mallory (Sarah Bolger), find themselves pulled into an alternate world full of fairies and other creatures. Unable to explain the strange disappearances and accidents that seem to be happening on a daily basis, the family blames it all on Jared. When he, Simon, and Mallory investigate what's really going on, they uncover the fantastic truth of the Spiderwick estate and of the creatures that inhabit it. —Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Their World Is Closer Than You Think
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Fantasy
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The bulk of the events of this movie take place in one day.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 14 mins) While fighting the goblins in their house, Helen (Jared, Mallory, and Simon's mother) does not have the sight. Half way through the fighting, the seeing stone disappears from her face, yet she can still see all of the creatures and continue fighting.
    • Quotes

      [the tow truck driver gets out of his truck after running over the invisible mole troll that was chasing Jared]

      Tow Truck Driver: Are you okay? Oh, man, did I hit somebody?

      Jared Grace: Yes. Thank you!

    • Connections
      Edited into Yoostar 2: In the Movies (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      London Bridge Is Falling Down
      (uncredited)
      Traditional
      Performed by Jordy Benattar

    User reviews161

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Loved it
    I truly wasn't expecting much from this movie goon in but it was the only family movie available to watch with my 5 and 3 year old. I figured that because it wasn't a cartoon I'd have to deal with squirming bottoms and talking. But to my amazement the movie was not only entertaining to both of my boys (NO SQUIRMING!!!) both my husband and I loved it. My husband wouldn't even get a refill on the popcorn----and believe me that doesn't happen often!!!! I have nothing negative to say about the film. Some might think it's a little too scarry for younger kids but neither one of mine were scarred. A couple of times I had to explain some things to my 5 year old. The head goblin is kind of scarry looking; but not too bad.
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    • Mar 9, 2008

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 21, 2008 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Spiderwick Chronicles: The IMAX Experience
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Nickelodeon Movies
      • The Kennedy/Marshall Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $90,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $71,195,053
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,004,058
      • Feb 17, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $164,170,327
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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