Bridge to Terabithia (2007)
Kernel Score: 84% · 5,141 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family
Released: 2007-02-15
Runtime: 95 minutes
Is Bridge to Terabithia worth watching?
Worth watching. Two lonely kids invent a magical kingdom in the woods, and the film turns out to be about friendship and loss. It's affecting and well acted, but younger children may find the ending hard.
Watch it if you
- like family films that deal with real feelings
- enjoy stories of imagination and friendship
- are happy to cry a little
Skip it if you
- want a light fantasy
- are watching with sensitive young kids
Best for: Family night with older kids
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Bridge to Terabithia
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Bridge to Terabithia parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Bridge to Terabithia is a PG family drama about two children's imaginative friendship, including a bullying subplot and an emotional, difficult turn.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Includes bullying and a serious emotional event but no graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Bridge to Terabithia
If you liked Bridge to Terabithia, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- A Monster Calls (2016) — 82%: Imaginative story that handles grief with honesty.
- Wonder (2017) — 90%: Warm story about a child facing real-world cruelty and kindness.
- A Little Princess (1995) — 87%: Child's imagination helping her through hard circumstances.
- Anne of Green Gables (1985) — 90%: Classic story of an imaginative girl finding a home.
- The NeverEnding Story (1984) — 83%: Fantasy adventure about a boy lost in imagination.
- The Princess Bride (1987) — 85%: Charming fantasy that mixes humour and real feeling.
Director
Gábor Csupó
Cast
- Josh Hutcherson as Jess Aarons
- AnnaSophia Robb as Leslie Burke
- Zooey Deschanel as Ms. Edmunds
- Robert Patrick as Jack Aarons
- Bailee Madison as May Belle Aarons
- Kate Butler as Mary Aarons
- Devon Wood as Brenda Aarons
- Emma Fenton as Ellie Aarons
- Grace Brannigan as Joyce Aarons
- Latham Gaines as Bill Burke
Bridge to Terabithia FAQ
Is Bridge to Terabithia worth watching?
Worth watching. Two lonely kids invent a magical kingdom in the woods, and the film turns out to be about friendship and loss. It's affecting and well acted, but younger children may find the ending hard.
Where can I watch Bridge to Terabithia?
In the US you can stream Bridge to Terabithia on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Bridge to Terabithia OK for kids?
Bridge to Terabithia is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Bridge to Terabithia is a PG family drama about two children's imaginative friendship, including a bullying subplot and an emotional, difficult turn.
What movies are like Bridge to Terabithia?
If you liked Bridge to Terabithia, try A Monster Calls, Wonder, A Little Princess and Anne of Green Gables.