The Lullaby (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2017, The Lullaby is a horror film directed by Darrell James Roodt, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Returning to her home town, overwhelmed by the birth of her firstborn, nineteen-year-old Chloe van Heerden tries to come to terms with motherhood. Despite the support from her own mother, Chloe struggles with the demands of caring for a newborn child. The incessant crying of her baby, the growing sense of guilt and paranoia send her into a dark depression. With a heightened urge to protect her son, she sees danger everywhere.
Who’s in it. The Lullaby stars Reine Swart as Chloe van Heerden, Deanre Reiners as Adam Hess, Thandi Puren as Ruby van Heerden and Brandon Auret as Dr. Timothy Reed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Lullaby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lullaby page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lullaby tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lullaby (2017)?
- In US, The Lullaby is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lullaby worth watching?
- The Lullaby holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lullaby?
- The Lullaby stars Reine Swart, Deanre Reiners, Thandi Puren, Brandon Auret and Dorothy Ann Gould.
- When was The Lullaby released?
- The Lullaby was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.