

The Turning
2020, English. Directed by Floria Sigismondi.
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A young woman quits her teaching job to become a private tutor and governess for two wealthy young kids, but soon starts to suspect there’s more to their house than meets the eye.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- A
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Snoozefest
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5.7/10 from 1,059 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Turning
The Turning isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 24 January 2020
- Country
- India, United States of America
- Written by
- Chad Hayes, Carey Hayes
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $19M
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What The Turning is based on
The Turning is based on The Turn of the Screw, an 1898 novel by Henry James, published by Macmillan Inc..
Novel · 1898
The Turn of the Screw
By Henry James
Published by Macmillan Inc.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Turning: quick answers
Is The Turning worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 1,059 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Turning?
The Turning runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Turning have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Turning. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Turning parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Turning is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Turning on?
The Turning isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Turning?
If you liked The Turning, try The Deliverance, The Evil, You're Not Alone.
Who directed The Turning?
The Turning (2020) was directed by Floria Sigismondi and stars Mackenzie Davis, Finn Wolfhard, Brooklynn Prince.
What is The Turning based on?
The Turning is based on The Turn of the Screw, an 1898 novel by Henry James, published by Macmillan Inc..