Bridge to Terabithia

Discover a place that will never leave you, and a friendship that will change you forever.

2007 • 95 min • Adventure · Drama · Family

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Synopsis

Jesse Aarons trained all summer to become the fastest runner in school. So he's very upset when newcomer Leslie Burke outruns him and everyone else. Despite this and other differences including that she's rich, he's poor, she's a city girl, and he's a country boy the two become fast friends. Together they create Terabithia, a land of monsters, trolls, ogres, and giants where they rule as king and queen.

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

5395 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
73 Audience · 5394 · 49%

Two misfit fifth-graders find friendship and adventure in an imaginary world, helping them navigate real-life challenges like bullying and family struggles. Their vibrant fantasy land provides an escape and a place to grow together.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

A central character dies unexpectedly, which is a major plot point.
Some scenes depict bullying, both physical and emotional.
Fantasy creatures can be mildly intimidating for younger viewers.

What it models well

The power of imagination and creativity
Strong and supportive friendships
Coping with grief and loss
Finding your voice and standing up for others

Talk about it after

How to cope with bullying and find support
The importance of embracing differences in friendships
Processing difficult emotions like sadness and anger
Understanding the impact of loss on those around you

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Top billed cast

Director: Gábor Csupó • Crew: Jeff Stockwell, David Paterson

Trailers & clips

Bridge to Terabithia (2007) Trailer #1 | Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel

Bridge to Terabithia - trailer

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Starts as a run-of-the-mill film, but I'll be honest I didn't see that turn in the second half coming - in a good way. <em>'Bridge to Terabithia'</em>, in my opinion, is just short of being anything more than good, but I go away from viewing it in a much more touched state than I would've predicted at the midway point; the second half is very well done.…
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