The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Spiderwick Chronicles is a 2008 adventure fantasy film directed by Mark Waters, starring Sarah Bolger, David Strathairn and Freddie Highmore. It is based on The Complete Spiderwick Chronicles Boxed Set by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $164.2 million worldwide on a $90 million budget. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Mark Waters
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $90M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Spiderwick Chronicles About?
The premise of The Spiderwick Chronicles without spoilers, adapted from The Complete Spiderwick Chronicles Boxed Set by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Moving into the old Spiderwick Estate, the Grace children—Jared, Simon, and Mallory—begin to experience strange and unsettling events. Initially suspecting Jared, the family soon discovers a hidden world of magical creatures and ancient secrets. As they investigate further, the siblings uncover a fantastical realm and a hidden truth that threatens their lives and changes their perception of reality forever.
The Spiderwick Chronicles Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- psychotronic video game
The Spiderwick Chronicles Cast
Sarah Bolger leads the cast, with David Strathairn and Freddie Highmore. Directed by Mark Waters.
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Director Mark Waters
More from Mark Waters
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The Spiderwick Chronicles Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Spiderwick Chronicles 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 66% User score
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The Spiderwick Chronicles Plot Summary
What happens in The Spiderwick Chronicles from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the final days of 1928 approached, Arthur Spiderwick meticulously compiled his notes and sketches into an extensive field guide, chronicling his encounters with the enchanting realm of fairies. However, his excitement was tinged with apprehension, aware that the malevolent Mulgarath, a shapeshifting ogre, coveted the secrets contained within the Book for wicked purposes. To protect his life’s work, Spiderwick concealed it from those who would misuse its power.
Full summary
The whole story of The Spiderwick Chronicles, scene by scene
The Spiderwick Chronicles Box Office & Budget
The Spiderwick Chronicles grossed $164.2 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost. $71.2 million came from the US and Canada and $93 million (57%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$164.2M
1.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $71.2M
- International
- $93M
- Budget
- $90M
The Spiderwick Chronicles Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Spiderwick Chronicles.
How Well Do You Know The Spiderwick Chronicles?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What did Arthur Spiderwick create in 1928?
Cars in The Spiderwick Chronicles
8 cars on screen, including the 2002 Ford Explorer and the 1992 Ford F-Super Duty.
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2005 Chrysler 300 Background role
The Spiderwick Chronicles Also Known As
48 alternative titles, including “Las crónicas de Spiderwick” and “The Spiderwick Chronicles: The IMAX Experience”.
- Also known as
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- Las crónicas de Spiderwick
- The Spiderwick Chronicles: The IMAX Experience
- As Crônicas de Spiderwick
- Die Geheimnisse der Spiderwicks
- Spajdervikovi Zapisi
- Хрониките на Спайдъруик
- Kronike Spiderwick
- Kronika rodu Spiderwicku
- Spiderwick Fortællingerne
- Spiderwicki kroonika
- Spiderwickin kronikat
- Les chroniques de Spiderwick
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- Ta hronika tou Spiderwick
- Τα χρονικά του Σπάιντεργουικ
- A Spiderwick krónikák
- Spiderwick - Le cronache
- スパイダーウィックの謎
- Spaidervika hronikas
- Spaidervikų kronikos
- De Spiderwick kronieken
- Spiderwick krønikene
- Kroniki Spiderwick
- As Crónicas de Spiderwick
- Спайдервик: Хроники
- Cronicile Spiderwick
- Hronike Spajdervika
- Kronika rodu Spiderwickovcov
- Skrivnost hise Pajkovski
- 奇幻精靈事件簿
- Spiderwick günceleri
- Хроніки Спайдервіка
- Khu Rừng Thần Bí
- سجلات سبايدرويك
- 奇幻精灵事件簿
- 史柏力魔怪書, სპაიდერვიკის ქრონიკები
- עלילות ספיידרוויק
- 스파이더위크가의 비밀
- ตำนานสไปเดอร์วิก เปิดคัมภีร์ข้ามมิติมหัศจรรย์
- ماجراهای اسپایدرویک
- Kronika rodu Spiderwicků
- Les cròniques de Spiderwick
- Хронiки Спайдервiка
- Спајдервикове хронике
- Skrivnost hiše Pajkovski
- Spiderwicken kronikak
- Spaiderviko kronikos
- ตำนานสไปเดอร์วิก
- افسانههای اسپایدرویک
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Movies Like The Spiderwick Chronicles
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Witches, Something Wicked This Way Comes and The Watcher in the Woods.
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Something Wicked This Way Comes 1983 -
The Watcher in the Woods 1981 -
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Earwig and the Witch 2021 -
Haunted Mansion 2023 -
Escape to Witch Mountain 1975 -
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The House with a Clock in Its Walls 2018
The Spiderwick Chronicles FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Spiderwick Chronicles, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Spiderwick Chronicles?
The Spiderwick Chronicles runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Spiderwick Chronicles released?
The Spiderwick Chronicles was released on February 14, 2008.
Who directed The Spiderwick Chronicles?
The Spiderwick Chronicles was directed by Mark Waters.
More films by Mark Waters Who is in the cast of The Spiderwick Chronicles?
The Spiderwick Chronicles stars Sarah Bolger, David Strathairn and Freddie Highmore.
How much did The Spiderwick Chronicles make at the box office?
The Spiderwick Chronicles grossed $164.2 million worldwide ($71.2 million domestic, $93 million international) on a budget of $90 million.
How is The Spiderwick Chronicles rated?
The Spiderwick Chronicles has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 62 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Is The Spiderwick Chronicles based on a book?
Yes. The Spiderwick Chronicles is adapted from The Complete Spiderwick Chronicles Boxed Set by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black.
Does The Spiderwick Chronicles have a post-credit scene?
No. The Spiderwick Chronicles has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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