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The Spiderwick Chronicles

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Why people love it

The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) stuck because it commits to its family premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Mark Waters's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The family and adventure blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 35m · ★ 6.7

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  1. 96match

    1.Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009)

    7.3 · Family · TV Movie · Adventure · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Spiderwick Chronicles clicked for you, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and adventure, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Buy)
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  2. 94match

    2.Maleficent (2014)

    7.1 · Fantasy · Adventure · Action · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Spiderwick Chronicles clicked for you, Maleficent (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Starz Roku Premium Channel
    • Starz
    • Philo
    • Starz Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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    3.The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

    7.1 · Adventure · Family · Fantasy · 2h 23m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Spiderwick Chronicles clicked for you, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    4.The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

    6.6 · Adventure · Family · Fantasy · 2h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Spiderwick Chronicles clicked for you, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.Onward (2020)

    7.6 · Family · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Spiderwick Chronicles clicked for you, Onward (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and adventure, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Disney Plus
    • fuboTV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    6.The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)

    6.4 · Adventure · Family · Fantasy · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Spiderwick Chronicles clicked for you, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    7.A Monster Calls (2016)

    7.3 · Fantasy · Adventure · Family · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Spiderwick Chronicles clicked for you, A Monster Calls (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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    8.Labyrinth (1986)

    7.3 · Adventure · Family · Fantasy · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Spiderwick Chronicles clicked for you, Labyrinth (1986) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Hulu
    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Peacock Premium
    • YouTube TV
    • Night Flight Plus
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    9.Inkheart (2008)

    6.3 · Adventure · Family · Fantasy · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Spiderwick Chronicles clicked for you, Inkheart (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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    10.Wolfwalkers (2020)

    8.2 · Animation · Family · Adventure · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Spiderwick Chronicles clicked for you, Wolfwalkers (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Apple TV
    • Apple TV Amazon Channel
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Spiderwick Chronicles?
Try Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, Maleficent, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe—each shares DNA with The Spiderwick Chronicles while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Spiderwick Chronicles?
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) is best described as Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Spiderwick Chronicles worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.7/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this family lane.

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