The Babadook relies on real horror rather than cheap jump scares -- and boasts a heartfelt, genuinely moving story to boot.
Read Critics Reviews
More
Certified fresh picks
New TV Tonight
-
100% -
91% -
100% -
100% -
85% -
100% -
-- -
-- -
--
Most Popular TV on RT
-
100% -
82% -
79% -
78% -
69% -
100% -
87% -
91% -
81%
More
Certified fresh pick
Columns
Guides
-
All 14 X-Men Movies Ranked
Link to All 14 X-Men Movies Ranked -
29 John Cena Films Ranked (Heads of State)
Link to 29 John Cena Films Ranked (Heads of State)
Hubs
-
What to Watch: In Theaters and On Streaming
Link to What to Watch: In Theaters and On Streaming -
Awards Tour
Link to Awards Tour
RT News
-
Renewed and Cancelled TV Shows 2025
Link to Renewed and Cancelled TV Shows 2025 -
The Paper: Premiere Date, Cast, Trailers & More
Link to The Paper: Premiere Date, Cast, Trailers & More
The Babadook
Where to Watch
The Babadook
Watch The Babadook with a subscription on AMC+, rent on Fandango at Home, or buy on Fandango at Home.
What to Know
Critics Reviews
Audience Reviews
My Rating
Cast & Crew
More Like This
Related Movie News
Videos
The Babadook
Photos
The Babadook
Movie Info
-
Director -
Jennifer Kent -
Producer -
Kristina Ceyton , Kristian Moliere -
Screenwriter -
Jennifer Kent -
Distributor -
IFC Films -
Production Co -
Causeway Films , Entertainment One , Smoking Gun Productions -
Genre -
Horror , Mystery & Thriller -
Original Language -
Australian English -
Release Date (Theaters) -
Nov 28, 2014, Limited -
Rerelease Date (Theaters) -
Sep 19, 2024 -
Release Date (Streaming) -
Nov 5, 2015 -
Box Office (Gross USA) -
$933.1K -
Runtime -
1h 33m -
Sound Mix -
Dolby Digital