The Attic Door (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 3.5

Released in 2009, The Attic Door is a thriller, drama and western film directed by Danny Daneau, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A young brother and sister are abandoned in the vast and lonely landscape of the 19th century American West. Each day, they struggle to keep up the family farm, anxiously waiting for their parents to return. With nowhere to escape, the two siblings are about to discover that they are not entirely alone. As much as they try to deny the truth, something behind the attic door has awakened and they must now face their greatest fear. THE ATTIC DOOR is the story of love, loss, loneliness, and the truth behind childhood fears.
Who’s in it. The Attic Door stars Jake Johnson as Darrell, Madison Davenport as Caroline, Tom Fitzpatrick as Old Darrell and Kay D'Arcy as Old Caroline.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Attic Door has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Attic Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Attic Door tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Attic Door (2009)?
- In US, The Attic Door is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Attic Door worth watching?
- The Attic Door holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Attic Door?
- The Attic Door stars Jake Johnson, Madison Davenport, Tom Fitzpatrick and Kay D'Arcy.
- When was The Attic Door released?
- The Attic Door was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.