Charlotte's Web (2006)
During springtime on a farm in Somerset County, Maine, young Fern Arable discovers her father John about to kill a runt of a litter of newborn pigs. She successfully begs her father to spare the piglet’s life; Fern names him Wilbur and nurtures him lovingly. The next morning, Fern sneaks Wilbur into her school desk and she lies to the teacher who forces her to open her desk and sends her to the principal’s office. When Wilbur has matured, Fern is regretfully forced to take him to her uncle Homer Zuckerman’s barnyard. Mrs. Arable feels slightly concerned for Fern’s behavior and one night, prevails upon Fern to stay home, do her homework and go straight to bed.
During this time, Wilbur feels abandoned and is left yearning for companionship, but is snubbed by the other animals – a comedic, mischievous, rebellious, misunderstood, and “potentially dangerous” rat named Templeton; a serious and steadfast sheep named Samuel; a fun-loving and kindly goose couple named Gussy and Golly; two beautiful and laid-back cow sisters named Bitsy and Betsy; and a cowardly and humorous horse named Ike – until he is befriended by Charlotte A. Cavatica, a barn spider who lives in the space above Wilbur’s sty in the Zuckermans’ barn. When the other animals reveal to Wilbur that he will be prepared for dinner by Christmas, Charlotte promises to hatch a plan guaranteed to save Wilbur’s life. With the help of Templeton, Charlotte convinces the Zuckerman family that Wilbur is actually quite special by spelling out descriptions of him in her web such as “Some pig”, “Terrific”, “Radiant” and “Humble”.
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Cast:  Dakota FanningFern Arable  Julia RobertsCharlotte the Spider (Voice)  Steve BuscemiTempleton the Rat (Voice)  John CleeseSamuel the Sheep (Voice)  Oprah WinfreyGussy the Female Goose (Voice)  Cedric the EntertainerGolly The Male Goose (Voice)  Kathy BatesBitsy the Cow (Voice)  Reba McEntireBetsy the Cow (Voice)  Robert RedfordIke the Horse (Voice)  Thomas Haden ChurchBrooks the Crow (Voice)  André 3000Elwyn the Crow (Voice)  Abraham BenrubiUncle The Fatter Pig (Voice)  Kevin AndersonMr. Arable  Essie DavisMrs. Arable  Beau BridgesDr. Dorian  Sam ShepardThe Narrator |
During springtime on a farm in Somerset County, Maine, young Fern Arable discovers her father John about to kill a runt of a litter of newborn pigs. She successfully begs her father to spare the piglet’s life; Fern names him Wilbur and nurtures him lovingly. The next morning, Fern sneaks Wilbur into her school desk and she lies to the teacher who forces her to open her desk and sends her to the principal’s office. When Wilbur has matured, Fern is regretfully forced to take him to her uncle Homer Zuckerman’s barnyard. Mrs. Arable feels slightly concerned for Fern’s behavior and one night, prevails upon Fern to stay home, do her homework and go straight to bed.
During this time, Wilbur feels abandoned and is left yearning for companionship, but is snubbed by the other animals – a comedic, mischievous, rebellious, misunderstood, and “potentially dangerous” rat named Templeton; a serious and steadfast sheep named Samuel; a fun-loving and kindly goose couple named Gussy and Golly; two beautiful and laid-back cow sisters named Bitsy and Betsy; and a cowardly and humorous horse named Ike – until he is befriended by Charlotte A. Cavatica, a barn spider who lives in the space above Wilbur’s sty in the Zuckermans’ barn. When the other animals reveal to Wilbur that he will be prepared for dinner by Christmas, Charlotte promises to hatch a plan guaranteed to save Wilbur’s life. With the help of Templeton, Charlotte convinces the Zuckerman family that Wilbur is actually quite special by spelling out descriptions of him in her web such as “Some pig”, “Terrific”, “Radiant” and “Humble”.
