Bridge to Terabithia

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Bridge to Terabithia

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Released Feb 16, 2007

1h 36m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Drama

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The life of Jesse (Josh Hutcherson), an adolescent, changes when he befriends Leslie (AnnaSophia Robb), the class outsider. The children create an imaginary world called Terabithia, which is inhabited by all manner of magical creatures. Though difficulties fill their ordinary lives, Jesse and Leslie rule as king and queen in Terabithia. Soon one of the friends must draw on the strength of their imaginary kingdom to cope with a tragedy.

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Critics Consensus

Bridge to Terabithia is a faithful adaptation of a beloved children's novel and a powerful portrayal of love, loss, and imagination through children's eyes.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

The characters, especially those of the two ten-year-old protagonists, ring true and when, just past the midway point, tragedy strikes it's quite devastating.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 5, 2014

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Jennie Punter

Globe and Mail

Bridge to Terabithia is not only faithful to the novel but also stands to become a beloved family movie.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 5, 2014

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

This screen adaptation of Katherine Paterson's now-classic novel for young readers tells its story with agreeable simplicity in between computer-generated monsters.

Nov 22, 2013

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

An enchanting, suspenseful, masterful work which digs far deeper than most films of this genre before or since. It took chances where none were needed and all of these gambles paid off in spades. Watching it will make you a better human being.

Rated: 4.5/5

Oct 24, 2021

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George Fenwick

The Post NZ

It can be over-sentimental and saccharine in moments, but it's also a kids' film, so why shouldn't it be?

May 28, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Manages that rare feat of being both a faithful adaptation and appealing on an independent basis.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 24, 2020

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Makenzie G.

bawled my eyes out, other than that AMAZING MOVIE. also amazing acting for such young people!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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Missy P

The acting was amazing. The story was amazing. Got me crying even harder when the movie ended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/05/25

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Jace E

Why did I do this to myself? I knew that I would bawl my eyes out, yet I watched it anyway. There is more than meets the eye with this movie and the exploration of imagination, grief and love are at the forefront. There are some slow parts in the 2nd act as they are building/exploring the world of Terabithia, but each of those moments are necessary for the story. The characters of Jess and Leslie are beautifully crafted and their need for each other builds throughout. This isn't a movie that you can just turn on and watch casually. It is there for when you need to feel something. You'll get to a certain point where you think you're done crying and then a scene will trigger the tears again and then again and again. Best Character: Leslie Best Quote: "She brought you something special when she came here, didn't she? That's what you hold onto. That's how you keep her alive." - Jack (I just got teary by writing that) Best Scene: Saying Goodbye in the Rain Best Piece of Score: "Seeing Terabithia" Note: The scene when they are singing "Someday" in class and Jess is balled up on his desk crying just takes me over the edge. Note 2: One of my most vivid theater memories is watching this movie when I was 13. I didn't have any tissues (because I had no idea what I was about to watch), just a stuffed duck that I won in a crane game machine before the movie started. That duck's behind was soaked in tears by the time the credits rolled.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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Tiffani L

Amazing best ever need 2nd

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/25

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Audience Member

Quite literally the only movie to have ever made me cry, truly a must watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/29/25

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charlie S

made me cry great movie

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/24/25

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Synopsis

The life of Jesse (Josh Hutcherson), an adolescent, changes when he befriends Leslie (AnnaSophia Robb), the class outsider. The children create an imaginary world called Terabithia, which is inhabited by all manner of magical creatures. Though difficulties fill their ordinary lives, Jesse and Leslie rule as king and queen in Terabithia. Soon one of the friends must draw on the strength of their imaginary kingdom to cope with a tragedy.

Director: Gabor Csupo
Producer: Hal Lieberman, Lauren Levine, David Paterson
Screenwriter: David Paterson, Jeff Stockwell, Kevin Wade
Distributor: Buena Vista
Production Co: Walden Media, Walt Disney Studios
Rating: PG (Mild Language|Bullying|Some Peril|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 16, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $82.2M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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