The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Name: The House with a Clock in Its Walls
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Released: 2018-09-15
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cast: Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro, Kyle MacLachlan, Renée Elise Goldsberry

2018, English. Directed by Eli Roth.

This house knows what makes you tick.

When ten-year-old Lewis is suddenly orphaned, he is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan in a creaky (and creepy) old mansion with a mysterious ticking noise that emanates from the walls. Upon discovering that his uncle is a warlock, Lewis begins learning magic, but when he rebelliously resurrects an evil warlock he must find the secret of the house and save the world from destruction.

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Runtime: 1h 45m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG

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Where to watch The House with a Clock in Its Walls

The House with a Clock in Its Walls is streaming on Netflix in India.

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Released: 15 September 2018
Country: India, United States of America
Written by: Eric Kripke
Budget: $42M
Box office: $132M

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What The House with a Clock in Its Walls is based on

The House with a Clock in Its Walls is based on The House with a Clock in Its Walls, a 1973 novel by John Bellairs.

Novel · 1973
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
By John Bellairs
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Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 2,404 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The House with a Clock in Its Walls?

The House with a Clock in Its Walls runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).

Does The House with a Clock in Its Walls have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The House with a Clock in Its Walls. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The House with a Clock in Its Walls parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The House with a Clock in Its Walls is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is The House with a Clock in Its Walls on?

The House with a Clock in Its Walls is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like The House with a Clock in Its Walls?

If you liked The House with a Clock in Its Walls, try Mostly Ghostly, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, Double, Double, Toil and Trouble.

Who directed The House with a Clock in Its Walls?

The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) was directed by Eli Roth and stars Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro.

What is The House with a Clock in Its Walls based on?

The House with a Clock in Its Walls is based on The House with a Clock in Its Walls, a 1973 novel by John Bellairs.