The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)

From the beloved best-selling series of books comes "The Spiderwick Chronicles," a fantasy adventure for the child in all of us. Peculiar things start to happen the moment the Grace family (Jared, his twin brother Simon, sister Mallory and their mom) leave New York and move into the secluded old house owned by their great, great uncle Arthur Spiderwick. Unable to explain the strange disappearances and accidents that seem to be happening on a daily basis, the family blames Jared. When he, Simon and Mallory investigate what's really going on, they uncover the fantastic truth of the Spiderwick estate and of the creatures that inhabit it.

Also Known As: Arthur Spiderwick
Arthur Spiderwick's Guide to the Fantastic World Around You

Production Status: Released
Starring: Freddie Highmore, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte, Joan Plowright, David Strathairn
Directed by: Mark Waters
Produced by: Julia Pistor, Holly Black (II), Tony DiTerlizzi
Genres: Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time: 1 hr. 37 min.
Release Date: February 14th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for scary creature action and violence, peril and some thematic elements.
Distributors: Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies
Production Co.: Kennedy/Marshall Company, Atmosphere Entertainment MM LLC, Gotham Group, Nickelodeon Movies
Studios: Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $21,388,744
Filming Locations: Montreal, Canada
Produced in: United States

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