What genre is The Spiderwick Chronicles?

The Spiderwick Chronicles is categorised as Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy.

Who stars in The Spiderwick Chronicles?

Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, Andrew McCarthy, Martin Short, Mary-Louise Parker appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Spiderwick Chronicles?

Mark Waters directed The Spiderwick Chronicles.

How long is The Spiderwick Chronicles?

The Spiderwick Chronicles runs for 1h 35m (95 minutes).

Is The Spiderwick Chronicles worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Spiderwick Chronicles?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)

Name: The Spiderwick Chronicles
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2008
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, Andrew McCarthy, Martin Short, Mary-Louise Parker

Movie 1h 35m ★ 6.7/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline, blow my mind, family night

Adventure Drama Family Fantasy

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Released in 2008, The Spiderwick Chronicles is an adventure, drama and family movie. It is directed by Mark Waters. The cast includes Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger and Andrew McCarthy. The running time is 1h 35m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.

Synopsis

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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Questions about The Spiderwick Chronicles

What genre is The Spiderwick Chronicles?: The Spiderwick Chronicles is categorised as Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy.
Who stars in The Spiderwick Chronicles?: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, Andrew McCarthy, Martin Short, Mary-Louise Parker appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Spiderwick Chronicles?: Mark Waters directed The Spiderwick Chronicles.
How long is The Spiderwick Chronicles?: The Spiderwick Chronicles runs for 1h 35m (95 minutes).
Is The Spiderwick Chronicles worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Spiderwick Chronicles?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.