The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)

Not under 7

Reason:ViolenceFear

Plot

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.

Cast

Freddie HighmoreJared Grace / Simon Grace

Sarah BolgerMallory Grace

David StrathairnArthur Spiderwick

Mary-Louise ParkerHelen Grace

Nick NolteMulgarath

Joan PlowrightAunt Lucinda Spiderwick

Andrew McCarthyRichard Grace

Michael Kahn

Seth RogenHogsqueal (voice)

Martin ShortThimbletack (voice)

Mie HamaAdditional Performer

Ron PerlmanRed Cap (voice) (uncredited)

Silvana ManganoRed Cap (voice) (uncredited)

Writers and directors

Mark S. WatersDirector

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Filipe Manuel Neto ★ 9.0/10

**This fantasy film deserves our sympathy and attention.** This is a good film to watch with the family because it will easily appeal to young people and adults alike. However, I think it never rec…13. Sep 2023

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CinemaSerf ★ 7.0/10

This doesn’t exactly get off to a flying start as siblings “Jared” and “Simon” (Freddie Highmore) arrive at a rundown house with their elder sister “Mallory” (Sarah Bolger) and the mum (Mary-Louise Pa…22. Dec 2025

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