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The Spiderwick Chronicles

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  • 62   Metascore
  • 2008
  • 1 hr 36 mins
  • Action & Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Suspense
  • PG
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From the beloved best-selling series of books comes this 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.

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Freddie Highmore
Jared
Sarah Bolger
Mallory
David Strathairn
Arthur Spiderwick

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Awards

  • 2008 - Sierra Award - Best Family Film - winner
  • 2009 - VES Award - Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture - nominated
  • 2009 - IFTA Award - Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Film - nominated
  • 2009 - Saturn Award - Best Fantasy Film - nominated

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