Direction
Mark Waters's direction gives The Spiderwick Chronicles a distinct identity in family storytelling.
The Spiderwick Chronicles is 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.
At a Glance
Full titleThe Spiderwick Chronicles
DirectorMark Waters
CountryUS
LanguageEnglish
Release date2008-02-14
GenreFamily · Adventure · Fantasy · Drama
Runtime1h 35m
Why The Spiderwick Chronicles stands out
Upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, along with their sister Mallory, fin
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) opens with 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.
As a theatrical anime release, The Spiderwick Chronicles combines family, adventure, fantasy storytelling with set pieces and emotional payoffs that play best when you can follow the full story in one sitting.
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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.
Memorable characters
The cast gives The Spiderwick Chronicles emotional weight beyond the comedy and set pieces.
Rewatch appeal
Fans return to The Spiderwick Chronicles for quotable moments, callbacks, and crowd-pleasing scenes.
Genre impact
The Spiderwick Chronicles is frequently recommended alongside the best family films of its era.
Story
Upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, along with their sister Mallory, fin
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World and premise
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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How the story starts
As a theatrical anime release, The Spiderwick Chronicles combines family, adventure, fantasy storytelling with set pieces and emotional payoffs that play best when you can follow the full story in one sitting.
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Characters and conflict
Fans looking for where to watch The Spiderwick Chronicles use MovieLinks to compare streaming options, save the title to a watchlist, and browse similar anime with strong TMDB and Rotten Tomatoes scores.
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Stakes rise
The Spiderwick Chronicles keeps viewers engaged because each story beat balances spectacle with character stakes, making it easy to recommend to both genre fans and newcomers exploring anime.
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Themes and tone
The Spiderwick Chronicles keeps viewers engaged because each story beat balances spectacle with character stakes, making it easy to recommend to both genre fans and newcomers exploring anime.
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Why fans keep watching
The Spiderwick Chronicles keeps viewers engaged because each story beat balances spectacle with character stakes, making it easy to recommend to both genre fans and newcomers exploring anime.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Runtime: 1h 35m.
Directed by Mark Waters.
Genres include Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama.
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FAQ
How long is The Spiderwick Chronicles?
The Spiderwick Chronicles runs 1h 35m.
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.
Where can I watch The Spiderwick Chronicles?
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