The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
📌 Available on Paramount+ and Apple TV and Prime Video🛡️ Parental guidance PG
📖 Story
After moving with their mother into the old Spiderwick estate, Jared, Simon, and Mallory Grace begin to notice strange accidents that cannot be explained by an ordinary house. A mysterious field guide leads them toward an unseen world of creatures, secrets, and danger surrounding the estate. The Spiderwick Chronicles works as a family fantasy adventure, mixing wonder, sibling tension, and creature-driven peril in a story that is playful but still intense enough to need parental guidance for younger viewers.
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Family fantasy adventure
78
Strong recommendation
EnergyFast and discovery-driven
ToneMagical with light tension
ExperienceA family fantasy adventure that moves from a mysterious old house into an unseen world of creatures, secrets, and danger.
Best suited forBest for viewers who enjoy family adventures, light fantasy, and children’s book adaptations with a slightly spooky edge.
What to expect from this title?Expect a brisk fantasy ride built around curiosity, creature peril, and sibling teamwork rather than heavy realism.
Easy to enter quicklyBuilt for quick funClear and accessible mood
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Parental guidance
📌 MPAA
Suitable for family viewing with parental guidance, as it includes scary creature action, peril, and mild fantasy violence that may be intense for younger children.
Runtime
95 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorMark Waters
WritingJohn SaylesKarey KirkpatrickDavid Berenbaum
CastFreddie HighmoreSarah BolgerDavid StrathairnMary-Louise ParkerNick Nolte
ProductionKarey KirkpatrickJulia PistorMark CantonEllen Goldsmith-Vein
MusicJames HornerMark CoffeyAndy Sisul
CinematographyCaleb DeschanelRobert SteckoFrancois Archambault
Where to watch The Spiderwick Chronicles
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Now available through 17 official offers on 3 platforms
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17 platforms available · Prices may vary by country
✨Availability Snapshot17 offers
The Spiderwick Chronicles is currently listed across official watch options including Paramount+, Apple TV and Prime Video.
Subscription access may be available through Paramount+, depending on your country and plan. Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Apple TV. Purchase starts from 3.99 GBP on Apple TV.
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📺Providers3🎟️Lowest rent3.49 GBP🛒Lowest buy3.99 GBP
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
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✅Limited success1.82x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue moved beyond the budget with a reasonable margin
The release produced a positive commercial result, though not a major box office breakout.
Quick pulse
Limited success
💹 Return multiple: 1.82x📈 ROI: +82%🧾 Limited success
💰Budget
$90M90 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$164.2M164.2 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
✅Commercial gap
+$74.2M+74.2 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
✅Return multiple
1.82x1.82x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $90M • Revenue: $164.2M • Commercial gap: +$74.2M ROI +82%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Finished above budget with a reasonable gap.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Freddie Highmore
Jared Grace / Simon Grace
Sarah Bolger
Mallory Grace
David Strathairn
Arthur Spiderwick
Mary-Louise Parker
Helen Grace
Nick Nolte
Mulgarath
Joan Plowright
Aunt Lucinda Spiderwick
Andrew McCarthy
Richard Grace
Seth Rogen
Hogsqueal (voice)
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Martin Short
Thimbletack (voice)
Jordy Benattar
Young Lucinda Spiderwick
Lise Durocher-Viens
Mrs. Spiderwick
Tod Fennell
Helen's Co-Worker
Mariah Inger
Nurse
Jeremy Lavalley
Tow Truck Driver
Director: Mark Waters
❓ FAQ
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1What is The Spiderwick Chronicles about?
The film follows the Grace children after they move into the old Spiderwick estate and discover a hidden world of creatures, secrets, and danger through a mysterious field guide.
2Is The Spiderwick Chronicles suitable for children?
It is rated PG by the MPAA, so it can work for family viewing with parental guidance, especially for younger children who may be sensitive to scary creatures and fantasy peril.
3Where can I watch The Spiderwick Chronicles?
According to CinemaHook’s current data, the film is listed across official options including Paramount+, Apple TV, and Prime Video. Availability may vary by country and offer type.
4What makes the film stand out for fantasy fans?
It combines an old mysterious house, an unseen magical world, fantasy creatures, and light family tension, giving it the feel of a children’s adventure with a spooky edge.
5Who are the key cast and creators?
The film is directed by Mark Waters and stars Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, Mary-Louise Parker, David Strathairn, and Nick Nolte.
6How long is The Spiderwick Chronicles and what genre is it?
The film runs for 95 minutes and fits family fantasy and adventure, with light dramatic elements around siblings and family bonds.
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