Synopsis

Release Date: 02/14/2008
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins
Genre: Fantasy
Director: Mark S. Waters
Cast: Freddie Highmore , Mary-Louise Parker , Nick Nolte , Sarah Bolger

Mark S. Waters's adaptation of the popular fantasy novels The Spiderwick Chronicles tells the tale of the Graces, a family who must adapt to their new strange surroundings. As the story begins, twin brothers Jared and Simon, along with their sister Mallory and their mother, move away from the big city to a mansion owned by their uncle. When a series of strange happenings suggest that Jared may be causing a number of disturbances, the siblings band together to figure out what is going on. Soon they discover the magical history of the property.

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The Spiderwick Chronicles hands us a new fantastical adventure to capture our imagination--and make us grab the edge of our seats. It’s definitely not for the youngest faint of heart.

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