The Babadook
2014, English. Directed by Jennifer Kent.
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A grieving single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book manifests in their home.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 6,633 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Babadook
The Babadook is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 May 2014
- Country
- Australia, Canada
- Written by
- Jennifer Kent
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $10M
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The Babadook: quick answers
Is The Babadook worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 6,633 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Babadook?
The Babadook runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Babadook have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Babadook. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Babadook parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Babadook is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Babadook on?
The Babadook is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Babadook?
If you liked The Babadook, try Presence, The Keeping Hours, The Surrender.
Who directed The Babadook?
The Babadook (2014) was directed by Jennifer Kent and stars Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney.