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Let the Right One In

2008, Swedish. Directed by Tomas Alfredson.

Eli is 12 years old. She's been 12 for over 200 years, and she just moved in next door.

When Oskar, a sensitive, bullied 12-year-old boy, meets his new neighbor, the mysterious and moody Eli, they strike up a friendship. Initially reserved with each other, Oskar and Eli slowly form a close bond, but it soon becomes apparent that she is no ordinary young girl.

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Runtime
1h 55m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Swedish
Rated
R

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Released
24 October 2008
Original title
Låt den rätte komma in
Country
Germany, Sweden
Written by
John Ajvide Lindqvist
Budget
$4M
Box office
$11M
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What Let the Right One In is based on

Let the Right One In is adapted from a novel.

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Is Let the Right One In worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 3,411 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Let the Right One In?

Let the Right One In runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).

Does Let the Right One In have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Let the Right One In. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Let the Right One In parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Let the Right One In is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Let the Right One In on?

Let the Right One In is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like Let the Right One In?

If you liked Let the Right One In, try Let Me In, Interview with the Vampire, The Hunger.

Who directed Let the Right One In?

Let the Right One In (2008) was directed by Tomas Alfredson and stars Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar.

What is Let the Right One In based on?

Let the Right One In is adapted from a novel.

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