The Babadook
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- Directed by
- Jennifer Kent
- Written by
- Jennifer Kent
- Produced by
- Kristian Moliere, Kristina Ceyton, Pete Best, Julie Byrne
Why it’s HorroRated
The Babadook is a horror film about grief that uses its monster as an honest metaphor rather than a convenient one. Essie Davis carries the film through sustained physical and emotional demands and Jennifer Kent's direction understands exactly when to let the creature be real and when to let it be internal. A film that matters.
Synopsis
Jennifer Kent's debut uses the creature as an externalization of grief and depression in ways that work as both metaphor and as straightforward horror. Essie Davis carries the film through sustained physical and emotional demands. The direction understands exactly when to let the creature be real and when to let it be internal. A film that matters.
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Where to watch The Babadook
- Free
- Pluto TV · The Roku Channel · Plex · Kanopy · Philo
- Rent or buy
- Prime Video · Apple TV · YouTube · Google Play · Fandango at Home
Streaming in the US changes often. Listings from JustWatch via TMDB, checked November 10, 2026.See every option
Quick facts
- Release date
- May 22, 2014
- Runtime
- 1 hour 34 mins
- Country
- Australia, Canada
- Language
- English
- Content rating
- NR
- Entry type
- Movie
Content notes
- Disturbing themes
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