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We Have Always Lived in the Castle

2019, English. Directed by Stacie Passon.

In Shirleyville, Vermont, during the sixties, sisters Merricat and Constance, along with their ailing uncle Julian, confined to a wheelchair, live isolated in a big mansion located on the hill overlooking the town, tormented by the memories of a family tragedy occurred six years ago. The arrival of cousin Charles will threaten the fragile equilibrium of their minds, haunted by madness, fear and superstition.

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Runtime
1h 36m
Post-credits
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Language
English
Rated
NR

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Released
17 May 2019
Country
United States of America
Written by
Stacie Passon, Mark Kruger
small townbased on novel or bookdysfunctional familyagoraphobiafamily tragedycousin relationshipisolated housesister sister relationshipsocial prejudice

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What We Have Always Lived in the Castle is based on

We Have Always Lived in the Castle is based on We Have Always Lived in the Castle, a 1962 novel by Shirley Jackson.

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Is We Have Always Lived in the Castle worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 350 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is We Have Always Lived in the Castle?

We Have Always Lived in the Castle runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).

Does We Have Always Lived in the Castle have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

We Have Always Lived in the Castle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

We Have Always Lived in the Castle is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is We Have Always Lived in the Castle on?

We Have Always Lived in the Castle is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and AMC Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like We Have Always Lived in the Castle?

If you liked We Have Always Lived in the Castle, try Cold Creek Manor, The Others, Lady in White.

Who directed We Have Always Lived in the Castle?

We Have Always Lived in the Castle (2019) was directed by Stacie Passon and stars Taissa Farmiga, Alexandra Daddario, Crispin Glover.

What is We Have Always Lived in the Castle based on?

We Have Always Lived in the Castle is based on We Have Always Lived in the Castle, a 1962 novel by Shirley Jackson.

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