Bridge to Terabithia

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Bridge to Terabithia

PG

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)

Dec 5, 2014

3.5/5

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.

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Jennie Punter

Globe and Mail

Dec 5, 2014

3/4

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

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

Nov 22, 2013

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

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

Oct 24, 2021

4.5/5

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.

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George Fenwick

The Post NZ

May 28, 2021

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

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Nov 24, 2020

7/10

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

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 24, 2026

Bridge to Terabithia = a *4* star Movie!

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K G

@KatyG-S Aug 25, 2026

We walked on the bridge to a good fantasy. "Bridge to Terabitha" is an adaptation being whimsical & uplifting. A land to calls our or yours or theirs. Jess Aarons is an unfortunate boy consisting of a younger sister until he meets another girl, Leslie Burke (AnnaSophia Robb), who they have sweet chemistry together. I love the Terabitha site visited, which was needed. A way somebody like Jess could have his enemies stood up to. The Dark Master was a grand design, impactful, although no CGI characters in the live action world will reach what "Avatar" had. I suggest the best part is the relationships of the characters - the siblinghood after Leslie had died & Jess puts the crown on his younger sister, to suggest she rules. Cute. Watch it again like a Disney movie.

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Levi W

@LeviBND Jul 29, 2026

While Bridge to Terabithia has its flaws, it also has its best moments (as any other movie. I was interested into this movie because I saw a lot of people online say that this was one of the saddest movies that they had ever seen and I thought that that was impossible since this is a Disney movie from the late 2000s. I was not prepared for the ending even though I had it spoiled before I even watched the movie. I absolutely loved the story and I really believe that that was its biggest strength. The characters had great build up and connected with each other really well. At the end tears swelled in my eyes but still a great movie. Though it has its down moments like the bullies. I don’t think that the bullies are realistic at all. Especially the ones that bullied Jesse. Still a great movie and I would definitely recommend this to anyone that wants a good cry. I loved this movie.

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Fantazynerd 1

@RT48179632 Jul 4, 2026

I really enjoyed this movie. Wasn't prepared for the ending

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Robert F.

@RT45442724 Jun 8, 2026

This is a great movie! It made me cry and I loved it.

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Emb3rGamer66 T

@Emb3r.G Jun 7, 2026

Damn you movie for making me cry, props to you.

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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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