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  • Charlotte's Web
  • Opened December 15, 2006 | Runtime:1 hr. 53 min.
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  • The classic story of loyalty, trust, and sacrifice comes to life in this live-action adaptation. Fern (Dakota Fanning) is one of only two living beings who sees that Wilbur is a special animal as she raises him, the runt of the litter, into a Read More
  • Cast: Julia Roberts, Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Oprah Winfrey, Cedric the Entertainer
  • Director: Gary Winick
  • Genres: Children's Fantasy, Children's/Family

Charlotte's Web Recent Fan Reviews

  • Better than a Cartoon!
    by Pelican

    This "live" version is lovely - my family and I enjoyed it very much. I grew up with Paul Lynde as Templeton the Rat, and only Steve Buscemi could possibly surpass the nasty fun of his animated...

  • I love this movie !!!
    by movie_brat

    This movie was great!! I took my children to see this movie (4,8& 11) I am the only one who came out in tears and i knew how it was going to end ! :0) My children also loved the movie. I will buy...

  • Great Family Movie
    by richfra123

    All ages will enjoy this movie. Our whole family really liked it. Charlotte dying was sad but my little girl still loved it....

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Charlotte's Web Critic Reviews

Metascore®68 out of 100 | Generally favorable reviews

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    The endearingly enduring 1952 E.B. White novel about friendship and salvation...

  • 91
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    What hooks you from the start is Dakota Fanning's unfussy passion as Fern.

  • 88
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    Kids should enjoy the comic performances of the animals, and adults will...

  • 80
    The New York Times | A.O. Scott

    May not be perfect, but it honors its source and captures the key elements...

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Avg. Fan Rating:
Average Rating = 4.1 out of 5
Metascore®:
68 out of 100 Generally favorable reviews

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Charlotte's Web Movie Photos

  • Fern (Dakota Fanning) gives Wilbur a pig hug in "Charlotte's Web."
  • Fern (Dakota Fanning) and Wilbur in "Charlotte's Web."
  • Louis Corbett (front, left) as Avery and Dakota Fanning (front, left center) as Fern. Behind them, Kevin Anderson (back, left) as Mr. Arable, Essie Davis (back, center left) as Mrs. Arable, Siobhan Fallon Hogan (back, center right) as Mrs. Zuckerman and Gary Basaraba (back, right) as Homer Zuckerman in "Charlotte's Web."
  • Fern (Dakota Fanning) and Wilbur in "Charlotte's Web."
  • Dominic Scott Kay voices Wilbur (left) and Julia Roberts voices Charlotte (right) in "Charlotte's Web."
  • Steve Buscemi voices Templeton in "Charlotte's Web."
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