The Babadook
A grieving single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book manifests in their home.
Where to stream The Babadook
Streaming now in the United States on AMC+, YouTube TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, MUBI Amazon Channel, and Kanopy.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Trailers and promos
10th Anniversary Trailer
Official UK Trailer
Theatrical Trailer
The Babadook | On DVD & Blu-ray from Feb 16th
Teaser
The Babadook - In Cinemas Now
The Babadook - Reading Mister Babadook (2014 HD)
The Babadook - Crime Scene on TV (2014 HD)
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Frequently asked questions about The Babadook
Where can I watch The Babadook in the United States?
The Babadook is available to stream on AMC+, YouTube TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, MUBI Amazon Channel, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Babadook for free?
The Babadook streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Philo, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Babadook?
The Babadook scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Babadook?
The Babadook stars Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall, and Barbara West. Jennifer Kent is the director.
How long is The Babadook?
The Babadook runs 1h 34m (94 minutes).
When did The Babadook come out?
The Babadook was released on May 22, 2014.
Which studio made The Babadook?
The Babadook was produced by Screen Australia, Smoking Gun Productions, and Causeway Films in Australia and Canada.
What was the budget for The Babadook?
The Babadook was made on a budget of $2,000,000.
How much did The Babadook make at the box office?
The Babadook grossed $10,300,000 worldwide, against a budget of $2,000,000.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked October 2026.