The Spiderwick Chronicles
20081h 36mU/A · CBFCPG · MPAA
Directed by Mark Waters · Starring Freddie Highmore & Sarah Bolger
81%Rotten Tomatoes6.5IMDb62Metacritic
Three children move into the dilapidated Spiderwick Estate and discover a magical world filled with fairies and other creatures.
FamilyAdventureFantasy
— Critical consensus, summarised
A surprisingly dark Tony DiTerlizzi adaptation that critics widely enjoyed for its faithful, sometimes scary tone. Freddie Highmore in a dual role anchors a small but well-crafted family adventure.
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added 8 May 2026 · TMDB 8204