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Charlotte's Web

1973Movie1 h 34 minG

AnimationFamily
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic737.8

A heartwarming, deeply moving family movie about family and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

That humble radiant terrific book is now a humble radiant terrific movie.

Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Animal Tale
  • Unlikely Friendship
  • Bittersweet Classic
  • Family Animation
  • Life & Mortality Themes
  • Charming Musical Score
  • Nostalgic Storytelling
  • Gentle & Enduring

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Iwao Takamoto, Charles August Nichols
Written by
Earl Hamner, Jr., E.B. White
Produced by
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Music by
Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Irwin Kostal

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 1, 1973 · 1 h 34 min · G

Released
March 1, 1973
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Animation, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$5 million
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Deadpan Snarker, Speech Impediment, Gasshole +9

  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Speech Impediment
  • Gasshole
  • Adaptational Heroism
  • Useless Protagonist
  • Decomposite Character
  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • Filthy Fun
  • Artistic License – Biology
  • Mistaken for Childish Fantasy
  • Catchphrase
  • Babies Ever After

12 of 70 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Charlotte's Web?"

Questions about Charlotte's Web

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Charlotte's Web?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Charlotte's Web is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Charlotte's Web worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 73).

Is Charlotte's Web okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Charlotte's Web plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Charlotte's Web?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Charlotte's Web use?

Deadpan SnarkerSpeech ImpedimentGassholeAdaptational HeroismUseless ProtagonistDecomposite CharacterArmor-Piercing QuestionFilthy FunArtistic License – BiologyMistaken for Childish FantasyCatchphraseBabies Ever Afterand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 tropes for it, including Deadpan Snarker, Speech Impediment, and Gasshole.