The Babadook (2014)
Movie 1h 34m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, scare me
Released in 2014, The Babadook is a drama and horror movie. It is directed by Jennifer Kent. The cast includes Daniel Henshall, Essie Davis and Noah Wiseman. The running time is 1h 34m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
69Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Jennifer KentDirector
- Daniel Henshallas Robbie
- Essie Davisas Amelia Vanek
- Noah Wisemanas Samuel Vanek
- Hayley McElhinneyas Claire
- Barbara Westas Gracie Roach
- Ben Winspearas Oskar Vanek
- Cathy Adamekas Prue
- Craig Behennaas Warren
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Questions about The Babadook
- What genre is The Babadook?
- The Babadook is categorised as Drama, Horror.
- Who stars in The Babadook?
- Daniel Henshall, Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Barbara West appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Babadook?
- Jennifer Kent directed The Babadook.
- How long is The Babadook?
- The Babadook runs for 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- Is The Babadook worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Babadook?
- 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.
