Charlotte's Web (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Charlotte's Web is a 2006 fantasy comedy directed by Gary Winick, starring Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts and Dakota Fanning. It is based on Charlotte's Web by E. B. White and Garth Williams. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $149 million worldwide on a $85 million budget. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2007. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Gary Winick
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $85M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Charlotte's Web About?
The premise of Charlotte's Web without spoilers, adapted from Charlotte's Web by E. B. White and Garth Williams. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A heartwarming story unfolds when Wilbur, a small pig, escapes being slaughtered thanks to the friendship of a wise and caring spider named Charlotte. Using her ability to spin words into her web, Charlotte devises a plan to convince the farmer and his daughter that Wilbur is extraordinary. Their unlikely bond and Charlotte’s clever scheme create a memorable tale about friendship, loyalty, and the value of every life.
Charlotte's Web Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pig and spider friendship
- snow adventure
- cgi
- family relationships
- live action adaptation
- julia roberts character
- steve buscemi character
- john cleese character
- oprah winfrey character
- robert redford character
- dakota fanning character
- nickelodeon
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- rotten egg
- pig
- remake
- rat
- interspecies friendship
- death of title character
- live action cgi hybrid
- animal protagonist
- attempted murder
- attempted beheading
- amazon river
- animals family
- holiday movie
- coming of age
- egg joke
- flatulence
- studio logo segues into film
- remake of remake
- live action remake
- rural setting
- cult film
- cgi animal in live action title
- remake of american film
- live action and animation
- part computer animation
- friendship
- cobweb
- aunt
- aunty
- farming
- animal family
- dakota fanning
- julia roberts
- steve buscemi
- john cleese
- oprah winfrey
- robert redford
- buttermilk bath
Charlotte's Web Cast
Oprah Winfrey leads the cast, with Julia Roberts and Dakota Fanning. Directed by Gary Winick.
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Director Gary Winick
More from Gary Winick
More films directed by Gary Winick, best-rated first: Tadpole, The Tic Code, 13 Going on 30 and Letters to Juliet.
Charlotte's Web Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Charlotte's Web 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 62%
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 62% User score
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Charlotte's Web Plot Summary
What happens in Charlotte's Web from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Arable family operates a farm where they raise and sell animals. One day, John Arable contemplates slaughtering a tiny piglet from a recent litter, but his daughter Fern intervenes passionately, begging him to spare the little one. Touched by his daughter’s plea, John concedes and gifts her the piglet, which Fern names Wilbur. As they spend time together, Wilbur becomes more than just a pet; he is cherished and loved by Fern. However, as time passes and Wilbur grows, John decides to sell him, leaving Fern heartbroken. Wilbur is given to Fern’s uncle, Homer Zuckerman, which allows Fern to visit him from time to time.
Full summary
The whole story of Charlotte's Web, scene by scene
Charlotte's Web Box Office & Budget
Charlotte's Web grossed $149 million worldwide on a $85 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost. $83 million came from the US and Canada and $66 million (44%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$149M
1.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $83M
- International
- $66M
- Budget
- $85M
Charlotte's Web Awards & Nominations
Charlotte's Web won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2007.
1 win3 nominations1 ceremony
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Critics' Choice 2007 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Family Film
- Nominated Best Song
- Nominated Best Young Actress – Dakota Fanning
Charlotte's Web Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Charlotte's Web.
How Well Do You Know Charlotte's Web?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the piglet that Fern saves?
Cars in Charlotte's Web
14 cars on screen, including the 1964 Chevrolet C-20 and the 1969 Chevrolet C-10.
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1964 Chevrolet C-20 Important role -
1969 Chevrolet C-10 Minor role -
1973 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role -
Ferguson TE Minor role
Charlotte's Web Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “Charlottes tryllespind” and “Паутина Шарлотты”.
- Also known as
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- Charlottes tryllespind
- Паутина Шарлотты
- La telaraña de Charlotte
- 夏綠蒂的網
- La telaraña de Carlota
- シャーロットのおくりもの
- Σάρλοτ, η αραχνούλα
- Sarlot, i arahnoula
- Sarlot, i araxnoula
- Sarlot i arahnoula
- Sarlot i araxnoula
- Schweinchen Wilbur und seine Freunde
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- La tela di Carlotta
- Le Petit Monde de Charlotte
- Min Vän Charlotte
- 夏洛特的网
- A Teia da Carlota
- Malac a pácban
- Lotta Ystäväni
- 샬롯의 거미줄
- Pajęczyna Charlotty
- Šarlotina pavučinka
- חוות הקסמים
- A Menina e o Porquinho
- Minik Örümcek Şarlot
- Паяжината на Шарлот
- Šarlotes tīkls
- Σάρλοτ
- Η Αραχνούλα
- Mạng Nhện Của Charlotte
- แมงมุมเพื่อนรัก
- Charlotteina mreža
- 莎樂的神奇網網, შარლოტას ქსელი
- Павутиння Шарлотти
- La teranyina de la Carlota
- Šarlotes voratinklis
- Rețeaua miraculoasă
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Movies Like Charlotte's Web
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Charlotte's Web, Charlotte’s Web 2: Wilbur’s Great Adventure and Willy the Sparrow.
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Charlotte's Web 1973 -
Charlotte’s Web 2: Wilbur’s Great Adventure 2003 -
Willy the Sparrow 1989 -
Babe 1995 -
The Pebble and the Penguin 1995 -
The Secret of NIMH 1982 -
Christopher Robin 2018 -
My Brother the Pig 1999 -
The Wind in the Willows 1988 -
The Willoughbys 2020 -
Annabelle’s Wish 1997 -
Piglet's Big Movie 2003
Charlotte's Web FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Charlotte's Web, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Charlotte's Web?
Charlotte's Web runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Charlotte's Web released?
Charlotte's Web was released on December 15, 2006.
Who directed Charlotte's Web?
Charlotte's Web was directed by Gary Winick.
More films by Gary Winick Who is in the cast of Charlotte's Web?
Charlotte's Web stars Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts and Dakota Fanning.
How much did Charlotte's Web make at the box office?
Charlotte's Web grossed $149 million worldwide ($83 million domestic, $66 million international) on a budget of $85 million.
How is Charlotte's Web rated?
Charlotte's Web has 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Is Charlotte's Web based on a book?
Yes. Charlotte's Web is adapted from Charlotte's Web by E. B. White and Garth Williams.
What awards did Charlotte's Web win?
Charlotte's Web won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2007.
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