The 39 Clues Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

The Cahills, the most powerful family in the world, have numerous powers which are revealed through 39 clubs that are hidden around the world and scattered throughout history. It begins with the death of Cahill clan matriarch Grace, who changes her will at the last moment, giving her descendants the choice between $1 million or a clue.

Adventure Family

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The 39 Clues.

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Crew Behind the Film

The The 39 Clues behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Brett Ratner last directed Hercules and Movie 43. The film's writer Jeff Nathanson last wrote Mufasa: The Lion King and Young Woman and the Sea.

Director

Screenwriter

Jeff Nathanson

Producers

Deborah Forte
Steven Spielberg

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Production Details

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Key Facts

• DreamWorks picked up movie rights in 2008 as a potential vehicle for Steven Spielberg. During the development process, a script was written by Jeff Nathanson (Catch Me If You Can). It's unclear if Nathanson's script will move to Universal or if the studio will commission a new screenplay (Hollywood Reporter, 8/20/13).
• Based on the Scholastic 10-book adventure series by Rick Riordan. The book series was part of a multi-platform media puzzle chase that included collectable cards and an online game.

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