The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, The Spiderwick Chronicles is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Mark Waters, running about 95 minutes. “Their World Is Closer Than You Think” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Spiderwick Chronicles stars Mary-Louise Parker as Helen Grace, Nick Nolte as Mulgarath, Sarah Bolger as Mallory Grace and Andrew McCarthy as Richard Grace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Spiderwick Chronicles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $164.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spiderwick Chronicles page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spiderwick Chronicles tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)?
- In US, The Spiderwick Chronicles is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Spiderwick Chronicles worth watching?
- The Spiderwick Chronicles holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spiderwick Chronicles?
- The Spiderwick Chronicles stars Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte, Sarah Bolger, Andrew McCarthy and Joan Plowright.
- When was The Spiderwick Chronicles released?
- The Spiderwick Chronicles was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.