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  • The Spiderwick Chronicles
  • Opened February 14, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 37 min.
  • PG
    scary creature action and violence, peril and some thematic elements
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 8+. Read More
  • Of the three Grace children, Jared (Freddie Highmore) has always been thought of as the troublemaker. So when strange things happen after his family's move to a relative's dilapidated estate, sister Mallory (Sarah Bolger), twin brother Simon and Read More
  • Cast: Freddie Highmore, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte, Sarah Bolger, Andrew McCarthy
  • Director: Mark S. Waters
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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  • Freddie Highmore in "The Spiderwick Chronicles."
  • Sarah Bolger and Freddie Highmore in "The Spiderwick Chronicles."
  • Freddie Highmore in "The Spiderwick Chronicles."
  • Sarah Bolger in "The Spiderwick Chronicles."
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The Spiderwick Chronicles Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    2 Families Review, GREAT MOVIE! MUST SEE!

    by TLC_28

    Audience: 3 girls ages 14, 9, and 9, 1 boy age 8

    We all thought Spiderwick was a GREAT movie and were on the edge of our seats. The action was great, intense, and kept you on your toes. The kids really got into the movie jumping, holding each others hands (due to action and the intensity), and loving every minute of it. My 9 year old was the only one that has read all the books and did say there was a lot missing from the books and rattled off many things, not necessarily important though. So as with any book that's been made into a movie, keep in mind this is the movie and things get lost due to time, keep the movie progressing, doesn't translate well into movie, or can't be done. My Nephew, 14 year old daughter, and I which hadn't read any of the books really enjoyed it and didn't feel we missed anything. Even with all of the apparent changes to the movie our 2 families think this is a must see movie. If you like Harry Potter and Chronicles of Narnia, you'll like Spiderwick to!

  • So-so

    A little scary.

    by randjkelley

    My 9 year old liked it, but was spooked through the first half, which is unusual for him. I would not suggest it for any kids under 8, and would definitely be there to watch it with older kids even. It's pretty dark and jumpy.

  • Must Go!

    Home adventure

    by darbmc

    Have to say this filled my appetite for fanatsy, thriller, drama, and everything else you could think of. I liked how the kids played the part, and the characters were engaging and truly believable. I liked the emotional roller coaster I was forced thru like a worm hole due to the addictive plot! Any fantasy fanatic would definetely admit, this one was right up there with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

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

  • 88
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    A well-crafted family thriller that is truly scary and doesn't wimp out.

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle |

    A mostly superb cast, superior special effects, a sparkling musical score and a...

  • 70
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    An enjoyable adventure fantasy that pushes all the requisite buttons while...

  • 70
    Wall Street Journal | Joe Morgenstern

    The children's real world, or what passes for real in a fantasy, could hardly...

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