The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG • 2008 • 1h 35m
The Spiderwick Chronicles follows the Grace siblings as they move into a mysterious estate and discover a hidden world of magical creatures. The film is rated PG primarily for fantasy violence involving goblins, ogres, and perilous encounters, along with intense suspenseful sequences. Parents should note that while the conflict is stylized, creatures can be menacing, and characters face frequent physical danger. It is generally… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Spiderwick Chronicles appropriate for kids?
The Spiderwick Chronicles follows the Grace siblings as they move into a mysterious estate and discover a hidden world of magical creatures. The film is rated PG primarily for fantasy violence involving goblins, ogres, and perilous encounters, along with intense suspenseful… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Spiderwick Chronicles
What happens in The Spiderwick Chronicles, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:35 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Spiderwick Chronicles
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
Violence and gore in The Spiderwick Chronicles
Violence is moderate and features fantasy creatures, including goblins and an ogre, engaging in combat. Characters are bitten, scratched, and threatened with blades; however, most gore is stylized, with goblins bleeding green fluids rather than red blood. Several scenes feature characters defending themselves with makeshift weapons like salt and tomato sauce to repel creatures.
Language in The Spiderwick Chronicles
Language is very mild, consisting of a few instances of "oh my God" and one instance where a character starts to say "oh shi-" before being cut off.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Spiderwick Chronicles
There is no substance use depicted in this film.
Mature themes in The Spiderwick Chronicles
The film deals with themes of family abandonment, the emotional impact of divorce, and feelings of anger and resentment between children and parents. Additionally, characters must grapple with loss and the responsibility of protecting a dangerous secret.
Scary moments in The Spiderwick Chronicles
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Spiderwick Chronicles yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Spiderwick Chronicles appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Spiderwick Chronicles is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. The Spiderwick Chronicles follows the Grace siblings as they move into a mysterious estate and discover a hidden world of magical creatures. The film is rated PG primarily for fantasy violence involving goblins, ogres…
What age rating does The Spiderwick Chronicles have?
The Spiderwick Chronicles is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is The Spiderwick Chronicles about?
The Spiderwick Chronicles follows the Grace siblings as they move into a mysterious estate and discover a hidden world of magical creatures. The film is rated PG primarily for fantasy violence involving goblins, ogres, and perilous encounters, along with intense suspenseful sequences. Parents should note that while…
Is there sex or nudity in The Spiderwick Chronicles?
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
How violent is The Spiderwick Chronicles?
Violence is moderate and features fantasy creatures, including goblins and an ogre, engaging in combat. Characters are bitten, scratched, and threatened with blades; however, most gore is stylized, with goblins bleeding green fluids rather than red blood…
Is the language in The Spiderwick Chronicles appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild, consisting of a few instances of "oh my God" and one instance where a character starts to say "oh shi-" before being cut off.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Spiderwick Chronicles?
There is no substance use depicted in this film.
What mature themes appear in The Spiderwick Chronicles?
The film deals with themes of family abandonment, the emotional impact of divorce, and feelings of anger and resentment between children and parents. Additionally, characters must grapple with loss and the responsibility of protecting a dangerous secret.
How long is The Spiderwick Chronicles?
The Spiderwick Chronicles runs 95 minutes, directed by Mark Waters, released in 2008.
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