The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Spiderwick Chronicles

2008 · 95 min · EN · PG · 6.7 (2,976 votes)
Dir. Mark Waters · Starring Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, David Strathairn, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte, Joan Plowright · Music James Horner

“Their world is closer than you think.”

FamilyAdventureFantasyAction

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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Step into a world where childhood curiosity meets ancient magic and lurking danger. This film feels like unearthing a forgotten, beautifully illustrated storybook, brimming with both enchanting wonder and genuine peril. It's a propulsive journey through a hidden realm, underscored by the enduring strength of family bonds.

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