The Lullaby
2018, English. Directed by Darrell James Roodt.
Returning to her home town, overwhelmed by the birth of her firstborn, nineteen-year-old Chloe van Heerden tries to come to terms with motherhood. Despite the support from her own mother, Chloe struggles with the demands of caring for a newborn child. The incessant crying of her baby, the growing sense of guilt and paranoia send her into a dark depression. With a heightened urge to protect her son, she sees danger everywhere.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Lullaby is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Bloodstream in India.
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Cast & crew
- Darrell James RoodtDirector
- Reine SwartChloe van Heerden
- Deanre ReinersAdam Hess
- Thandi PurenRuby van Heerden
- Brandon AuretDr. Timothy Reed
- Dorothy Ann GouldMidwife
- Shayla-Rae McFarlaneYoung Chloe
- Eckardt SpiesBaby Liam
- Amjoné SpiesBaby Liam
- Samuel FrauensteinTruck driver
- Briony HorwitzNurse 1
- Anne-Marie EllisNurse 2
- Lara de VilliersBoer mother
Details
- Released
- 27 January 2018
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Tarryn-Tanille Prinsloo
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The Lullaby: quick answers
Is The Lullaby worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lullaby?
The Lullaby runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Lullaby have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lullaby. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lullaby parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Lullaby yet.
Which OTT platform is The Lullaby on?
The Lullaby is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Bloodstream in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lullaby?
If you liked The Lullaby, try The Curse of La Llorona, The Rope Curse 2, The Babadook.
Who directed The Lullaby?
The Lullaby (2018) was directed by Darrell James Roodt and stars Reine Swart, Deanre Reiners, Thandi Puren.