The Spiderwick Chronicles
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.
Critics Sentiment
Simon is abducted by Redcap's goblins and taken to their camp
Grace family moves into the abandoned Spiderwick estate
The film jumps significantly from the weak family drama opening to the engaging fantasy adventure once Jared discovers the Field Guide
The Spiderwick Chronicles starts slowly with unremarkable family dynamics but gains momentum once the fantasy elements emerge. Critics consistently praised the creative creature designs and visual effects while noting the compressed runtime made some sections feel rushed. The film succeeds as entertaining family adventure despite never reaching the artistic heights of other fantasy films.
Full cast
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)
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
Kyle Switzer
Additional Performer
Tyler Patrick Jones
Additional Performer
Ron Perlman
Red Cap (voice) (uncredited)
Crew
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