Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia (1985)

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    (8,924 ratings)

Jess is determined to be the fastest kid in his fifth-grade class, and to that end, he's been diligently practicing the entire summer. His plans are upset, however, when Leslie, his new next-door neighbor, turns out to be faster than he is. Initially upset at this turn of events, Jess soon comes to… More

Unrated, 58 min.
Directed By
Eric Till
Written By
Nancy Sackett
Genres
Drama, Kids & Family
In Theaters
Feb 4, 1985 Wide
On DVD
Mar 8, 2005

Critic Reviews

  • Todd Gilchrist, IGN Movies

    It isn't every day that you see a movie so celebratory of childlike imagination that it not only makes you believe in the characters' fantasy worlds, but it inspires a few of your own as well.

  • Robin Clifford, Reeling Reviews

    ...a gem of a movie that is coming out at a time when we are usually saddled with Hollywood's dregs.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Daniel P


    A hard one to remember at this stage of my life, I remember that it wasn't as heart-breaking as the novel - read this book! - and took a few liberties that challenged the illusion, perhaps due to a small budget. I do recall, though, that it was at least decent fare for its target… More

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