Tuck Everlasting

Set in 1914, the story follows Winnie Foster, a teenager who feels restricted by the overprotective nature of her parents in their small rural town. While exploring the woods, she meets the Tucks, a kind but eccentric family who possess the secret of immortality after drinking from a magical spring. As Winnie develops a romantic connection with Jesse Tuck, she must decide whether to pursue eternal life or accept the natural cycle of aging. Their peace is threatened by a mysterious man in a yellow suit who seeks the spring for his own purposes.

This fantasy drama was directed by Jay Russell as his second feature film, following My Dog Skip. The cast features Alexis Bledel in the lead role alongside William Hurt, Sissy Spacek, Jonathan Jackson, Scott Bairstow, and Ben Kingsley. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures with a budget of 15 million USD, the film earned 19 million USD at the worldwide box office.

Audience reception was generally positive, with a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb based on 25,045 votes and 6.7/10 on TMDB from 516 votes. Film critics provided a slightly lower average rating of 6.3/10 based on 121 reviews.