The Babadook(2014)
“If it's in a word, or it's in a look, you can't get rid of...”
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.
Director
Jennifer Kent
Studio
Screen Australia
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
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
Chloe Hurn
as Ruby
Jacquy Phillips
as Beverly
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Screen Australia • Smoking Gun Productions • Causeway Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Babadook?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Babadook (2014).
What is The Babadook about?▼
A grieving single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book manifests in their home.
Who directed The Babadook?▼
The Babadook was directed by Jennifer Kent and released in 2014. It is a drama, horror film.
How long is The Babadook?▼
The Babadook has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in The Babadook?▼
The cast of The Babadook includes Essie Davis as Amelia Vanek, Noah Wiseman as Samuel Vanek, Hayley McElhinney as Claire, Daniel Henshall as Robbie, Barbara West as Gracie Roach and more.
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