The Spiderwick Chronicles(2008)
“Their world is closer than you think.”
Overview
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.
Director
Mark Waters
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$90M
Revenue
$164M
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)
Martin Short
as Thimbletack (voice)
Jordy Benattar
as Young Lucinda Spiderwick
Lise Durocher-Viens
as Mrs. Spiderwick
Tod Fennell
as Helen's Co-Worker
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$90M
Box Office
$164M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • The Kennedy/Marshall Company • Nickelodeon Movies
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Spiderwick Chronicles?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008).
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 and other creatures.
Who directed The Spiderwick Chronicles?▼
The Spiderwick Chronicles was directed by Mark Waters and released in 2008. It is a family, adventure, fantasy, drama film.
How long is The Spiderwick Chronicles?▼
The Spiderwick Chronicles has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in The Spiderwick Chronicles?▼
The cast of The Spiderwick Chronicles includes 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 and more.
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