Nightbooks (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2021, Nightbooks is a fantasy, family and horror film directed by David Yarovesky, running about 103 minutes. “Write for your life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alex, a boy obsessed with scary stories, is trapped by a witch in her modern, magical New York City apartment. His original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping him safe as he desperately tries to find a way out of this twisted place.
Who’s in it. Nightbooks stars Krysten Ritter as Natacha, Jill Frappier as Grizelda, Lidya Jewett as Yasmin and Neil Emmanuel Lu as Joshua, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Nightbooks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightbooks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightbooks tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightbooks (2021)?
- In US, Nightbooks is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightbooks worth watching?
- Nightbooks holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightbooks?
- Nightbooks stars Krysten Ritter, Jill Frappier, Lidya Jewett, Neil Emmanuel Lu and Winslow Fegley.
- When was Nightbooks released?
- Nightbooks was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.