Hide and Seek (2005)
Movie 1h 41m ★ 6.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, scare me
Released in 2005, Hide and Seek is a horror and mystery movie. It is directed by John Polson. The cast includes Elisabeth Shue, Dakota Fanning and Robert De Niro. The running time is 1h 41m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.3 out of 10.
Synopsis
David Callaway tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide and has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily on his own. David is at first amused to discover that Emily has created an imaginary friend named 'Charlie', but it isn't long before 'Charlie' develops a sinister and violent side, and as David struggles with his daughter's growing emotional problems, he comes to the frightening realisation that 'Charlie' isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination.
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Cast & crew
- John PolsonDirector
- Elisabeth Shueas Elizabeth
- Dakota Fanningas Emily Callaway
- Robert De Niroas David Callaway
- Famke Janssenas Katherine
- Dylan Bakeras Sheriff Hafferty
- Melissa Leoas Laura
- Brendan Sexton IIIas Store Clerk (uncredited)
- Robert John Burkeas Steven
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Questions about Hide and Seek
- What genre is Hide and Seek?
- Hide and Seek is categorised as Horror, Mystery.
- Who stars in Hide and Seek?
- Elisabeth Shue, Dakota Fanning, Robert De Niro, Famke Janssen, Dylan Baker appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Hide and Seek?
- John Polson directed Hide and Seek.
- How long is Hide and Seek?
- Hide and Seek runs for 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- Is Hide and Seek worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Hide and Seek?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
