The Boy vs The Household
The Household has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6/10 for The Boy). The Boy is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy is the older of the two (2016 against 2025). Both are horror, mystery, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy
The Household| The Boy | The Household | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 38m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Horror, Mystery, Thriller | Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | – | Australia |
| Director | William Brent Bell | Luke Shaw |
| Main cast | Lauren Cohan, Ben Robson, Stephanie Lemelin, Rupert Evans, Jett Klyne | Luke Shaw, Arna Reed, Dylan Guest |
Synopsis
The Boy
A young American woman takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, soon discovering that the family's eight-year-old son is a life-sized doll that comes with a list of strict rules.
The Household
A documentary about two amateur filmmakers investigating a series of mysterious murders. They become entangled with a secret organization hiding a terrifying secret.
Where to watch
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