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The Babadook (2014)

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6.5/10 ยท 6,573 votes 1h 34m nr DramaHorror

#176 of 309 films from 2014 #2870 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Jennifer Kent ยท Written by Jennifer Kent

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Overview

A grieving single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book manifests in their home.

Cast

Essie Davisas Amelia Vanek
Noah Wisemanas Samuel Vanek
Hayley McElhinneyas Claire
Daniel Henshallas Robbie
Barbara Westas Gracie Roach
Ben Winspearas Oskar Vanek
Cathy Adamekas Prue
Craig Behennaas Warren
Hachias Bugsy
Tim Purcellas The Babadook
Chloe Hurnas Ruby
Jacquy Phillipsas Beverly
Bridget Waltersas Norma
Adam Morganas Sergeant

Facts

Release dateMay 22, 2014
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) โ€” shorter as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresDrama, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$2,000,000
Box office$10,300,000 (5.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt2321549

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Questions

How long is The Babadook?
The Babadook runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is The Babadook worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 6,573 votes, which places it #176 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 43%) and #2870 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Babadook?
The Babadook was directed by Jennifer Kent. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Nightingale (2018).
Who stars in The Babadook?
Essie Davis as Amelia Vanek; Noah Wiseman as Samuel Vanek; Hayley McElhinney as Claire; Daniel Henshall as Robbie; Barbara West as Gracie Roach; Ben Winspear as Oskar Vanek.
What is The Babadook rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Babadook?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/287657.

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