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The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 6.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.1/10
The Spiderwick Chronicles Plot Synopsis:
Once upon a time, upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother Helen (Mary-Louise Parker), twin brothers Jared (Freddie Highmore) and Simon Grace (Freddie Highmore), along with their sister Mallory (Sarah Bolger), find themselves pulled into an alternate world full of fairies and other creatures. Unable to explain the strange disappearances and accidents that seem to be happening on a daily basis, the family blames it all on 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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: Their World Is Closer Than You Think
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The Spiderwick Chronicles Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2008 (more 2008 movies)
Box Office: $71,195,053
Awards: 2
Nominations: 8
Language: English
Country: United States, Canada
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Spiderwick Chronicles Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 14, 2008
Writers: Karey Kirkpatrick, David Berenbaum, John Sayles, Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black
Producers: Steve Barnett, Holly Black, Mark Canton, Tony DiTerlizzi, Larry Franco, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Julie Kane-Ritsch, Karey Kirkpatrick, Tom C. Peitzman, Josette Perrotta, Julia Pistor, Silenn Thomas, Cheryl A. Tkach, Alexander Westerman
Editors: Michael Kahn
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The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Spiderwick Chronicles Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Freddie Highmore | ... | Jared Grace / Simon Grace |
| Mary-Louise Parker | ... | Helen Grace |
| Nick Nolte | ... | Mulgarath |
| Sarah Bolger | ... | Mallory Grace |
| Andrew McCarthy | ... | Richard Grace |
| Joan Plowright | ... | Aunt Lucinda Spiderwick |
| David Strathairn | ... | Arthur Spiderwick |
| Seth Rogen | ... | Hogsqueal (voice) |
| Martin Short | ... | Thimbletack (voice) |
| Jordy Benattar | ... | Young Lucinda Spiderwick |
| Tod Fennell | ... | Helen''s Co-Worker |
| Mariah Inger | ... | Nurse |
| Jeremy Lavalley | ... | Tow Truck Driver |
| Lise Durocher-Viens | ... | Mrs. Spiderwick |
| Tyler Patrick Jones | ... | Additional Performer |
| Kyle Switzer | ... | Additional Performer |
| Stefanie Broos | ... | Elf (uncredited) |
| Ron Perlman | ... | Red Cap (uncredited) (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Freddie Highmore (b. February 14, 1992) – Jared Grace / Simon Grace
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m) - Mary-Louise Parker (b. August 2, 1964) – Helen Grace
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Mary Louise Parker | Moore and Parker - Nick Nolte (b. February 8, 1941) – Mulgarath
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Sarah Bolger (b. February 28, 1991) – Mallory Grace
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Andrew McCarthy (b. November 29, 1962) – Richard Grace
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Joan Plowright (b. October 28, 1929) – Aunt Lucinda Spiderwick
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 4½" (1.64 m)
Also known as: Dame Joan Plowright - David Strathairn (b. January 26, 1949) – Arthur Spiderwick
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Seth Rogen (b. April 15, 1982) – Hogsqueal (voice)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Seth Rogan - Martin Short (b. March 26, 1950) – Thimbletack (voice)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Jiminy Glick - Jordy Benattar – Young Lucinda Spiderwick
- Tod Fennell (b. October 18, 1984) – Helen''s Co-Worker
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Tod Fennel | Todd Fennell - Mariah Inger – Nurse
- Jeremy Lavalley – Tow Truck Driver
- Lise Durocher-Viens – Mrs. Spiderwick
- Tyler Patrick Jones (b. March 12, 1994) – Additional Performer
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
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