The Spiderwick Chronicles
2008, English. Directed by Mark Waters.
Their world is closer than you think.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 2,995 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mark WatersDirector
- Freddie HighmoreJared Grace / Simon Grace
- Sarah BolgerMallory Grace
- David StrathairnArthur Spiderwick
- Mary-Louise ParkerHelen Grace
- Nick NolteMulgarath
- Joan PlowrightAunt Lucinda Spiderwick
- Andrew McCarthyRichard Grace
- Seth RogenHogsqueal (voice)
- Martin ShortThimbletack (voice)
- Jordy BenattarYoung Lucinda Spiderwick
- Lise Durocher-ViensMrs. Spiderwick
- Tod FennellHelen's Co-Worker
Details
- Released
- 14 February 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Sayles, Karey Kirkpatrick, David Berenbaum
- Budget
- $90M
- Box office
- $164M
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What The Spiderwick Chronicles is based on
The Spiderwick Chronicles is based on The Spiderwick Chronicles, a 2003 young adult novel by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, published by Simon & Schuster.
Young adult novel · 2003
The Spiderwick Chronicles
By Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black
Published by Simon & Schuster
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The Spiderwick Chronicles: quick answers
Is The Spiderwick Chronicles worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 2,995 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Spiderwick Chronicles?
The Spiderwick Chronicles runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Spiderwick Chronicles have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Spiderwick Chronicles. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Spiderwick Chronicles parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Spiderwick Chronicles is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Spiderwick Chronicles on?
The Spiderwick Chronicles is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Spiderwick Chronicles?
If you liked The Spiderwick Chronicles, try Maleficent, He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
Who directed The Spiderwick Chronicles?
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) was directed by Mark Waters and stars Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, David Strathairn.
What is The Spiderwick Chronicles based on?
The Spiderwick Chronicles is based on The Spiderwick Chronicles, a 2003 young adult novel by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, published by Simon & Schuster.