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The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)

Their world is closer than you think.

FamilyAdventureFantasyDrama

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.

Release Date
February 14, 2008
Runtime
1h 35m
Rating
6.7/10 (2831 votes)

Director: Mark Waters

Cast: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, David Strathairn, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte, Joan Plowright, Andrew McCarthy, Seth Rogen

Production: Paramount Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Nickelodeon Movies
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Budget
$90M
Revenue
$164M
Full Cast (17 people)

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Filipe Manuel Neto - 9/10

**This fantasy film deserves our sympathy and attention.** This is a good film to watch with the family because it will easily appeal to young people and adults alike. However, I think it never received the attention it deserved, perhaps due to the fact that it was released at a time when the fantasy genre was dominated by a group of other much stronger and more relevant films. The film also st...

September 13, 2023

CinemaSerf - 7/10

This doesn’t exactly get off to a flying start as siblings “Jared” and “Simon” (Freddie Highmore) arrive at a rundown house with their elder sister “Mallory” (Sarah Bolger) and the mum (Mary-Louise Parker). There is no sign of their absentee dad/husband (Andrew McCarthy) so we are left to assume the worst about his commitment to his family. Of course then there is the usual familial petulance, doo...

December 22, 2025

The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Spiderwick Chronicles

Their world is closer than you think.

Their world is closer than you think.

6.7
95 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date2/14/2008
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Cast

Freddie Highmore

as Jared Grace / Simon Grace

Sarah Bolger

as Mallory Grace

David Strathairn

as Arthur Spiderwick

Mary-Louise Parker

as Helen Grace

Nick Nolte

as Mulgarath

Joan Plowright

as Aunt Lucinda Spiderwick

Andrew McCarthy

as Richard Grace

Seth Rogen

as Hogsqueal (voice)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Spiderwick Chronicles about?

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 …

How long is The Spiderwick Chronicles?

1h 35m

When was The Spiderwick Chronicles released?

February 14, 2008

Who directed The Spiderwick Chronicles?

Mark Waters

Who stars in The Spiderwick Chronicles?

Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, David Strathairn

What genre is The Spiderwick Chronicles?

Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama

What is The Spiderwick Chronicles rated?

PG

Is The Spiderwick Chronicles available to stream?

Yes, on fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel