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Charlotte's Web

1973·Movie
1h 34min·G
72
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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Heartwarming and deeply moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome10
  • Pathos9
  • Nostalgia9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Family and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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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.
Heartwarming Animal TaleUnlikely FriendshipBittersweet ClassicFamily AnimationLife & Mortality ThemesCharming Musical ScoreNostalgic StorytellingGentle & Enduring

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Where can I stream Charlotte's Web legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Charlotte's Web worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Charlotte's Web rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Charlotte's Web?

1 h 34 min

Charlotte's Web runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Charlotte's Web?

Critics73
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Charlotte's Web much the same way.

What language is Charlotte's Web in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Charlotte's Web?

2NLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Charlotte's Web in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Charlotte's Web, including Deadpan Snarker, Speech Impediment, Gasshole.