The Babadook (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2014, The Babadook is a drama and horror film directed by Jennifer Kent, running about 94 minutes. “If it's in a word, or it's in a look, you can't get rid of the Babadook.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A single mother, plagued by the violent death of her husband, battles with her son's fear of a monster lurking in the house, but soon discovers a sinister presence all around her.
Who’s in it. The Babadook stars Essie Davis as Amelia Vanek, Noah Wiseman as Samuel Vanek, Hayley McElhinney as Claire and Daniel Henshall as Robbie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Babadook has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel 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 Babadook page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Babadook tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Babadook (2014)?
- In US, The Babadook is available to stream on Hulu, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , 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 Babadook worth watching?
- The Babadook holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Babadook?
- The Babadook stars Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall and Barbara West.
- When was The Babadook released?
- The Babadook was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.