
The Babadook
If it's in a word, or it's in a look, you can't get rid of... the Babadook.
A single mother, plagued by the violent death of her husband, battles with her son's fear of a monster lurking in the house, but soon discovers a sinister presence all around her.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Babadook
- Genres: Drama, Horror
- Release Date: 2014-05-22
- Runtime: 94 minutes
- Rating: 6.518/10 (6080 votes)
- Budget: $2,000,000
- Revenue: $10,300,000
- Production Companies: Screen Australia, Smoking Gun Productions, Causeway Films, South Australian Film Corporation, Entertainment One
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 8.4683
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

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

Cathy Adamek
as Prue

Craig Behenna
as Warren

Hachi
as Bugsy

Tim Purcell
as The Babadook
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Trailers & Clips
A Life in Horror: Babadook 10 Years Later | Q&A w Jennifer Kent
10th Anniversary Trailer
The Babadook [LGBTQ Pride Edition] - Unboxing (HD)
The Babadook - Reading Mister Babadook (2014 HD)
The Babadook - Crime Scene on TV (2014 HD)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Babadook?▼
The Babadook is a Drama, Horror movie directed by . It was released on 2014-05-22.
Who are the main actors in The Babadook?▼
The main cast includes Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West, .
Where can I watch The Babadook online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Babadook is available.
Is The Babadook based on a true story?▼
If it's in a word, or it's in a look, you can't get rid of... the Babadook.
What is the IMDb rating of The Babadook?▼
The Babadook has an IMDb rating of 6.518/10 based on 6080 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Babadook?▼
The movie had a production budget of $2,000,000 and earned $10,300,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Babadook?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Screen Australia, Smoking Gun Productions, Causeway Films, South Australian Film Corporation, Entertainment One. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Babadook filmed?▼
The Babadook was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Babadook?▼
The total runtime of The Babadook is 94 minutes.
Is The Babadook suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Babadook?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Babadook.
Does The Babadook have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!