Charlotte's Web

2006·Movie
1h 37min·G
IMDb6.3Metacritic687.3Rotten Tomatoes79%62%

Where to watch

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Charlotte's Web fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Family

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

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

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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 StoryClassic Children's AdaptationThemes of FriendshipWholesome & GentleFamily-Friendly AdventureEmotional & UpliftingTalking AnimalsRural SettingLife & Loss Themes

Crew

Directed by:
Gary Winick
Written by:
Karey Kirkpatrick, Susannah Grant, E.B. White
Produced by:
David Rubin, Ellen Lewis, Jordan Kerner
Composed by:
Danny Elfman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Charlotte's Web

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Charlotte's Web legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopyHooplaTubi TVWonder Project

Charlotte's Web is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Charlotte's Web worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 68). 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 37 min

Charlotte's Web runs 1 h 37 min.

Is Charlotte's Web based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Charlotte's Web?

Critics74
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Charlotte's Web higher (74) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Charlotte's Web a box office hit?

Budget$85 million
Box office$149 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $85 million to make and earned $149 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Charlotte's Web in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.

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

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Charlotte's Web in 100 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Charlotte's Web use?

Speaks Fluent AnimalAnimal TalkWriters SuckArmor-Piercing QuestionAdaptational HeroismStealth InsultAnimals Lack AttributesBribed With Food"Not So Different" RemarkYour Days Are NumberedMistaken for InsaneJoke of the Buttand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 storytelling tropes for Charlotte's Web, including Speaks Fluent Animal, Animal Talk, Writers Suck.

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