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Presence

2025Movie1 h 24 minR

HorrorThriller
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic776.0Rotten Tomatoes87%54%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic776.0Rotten Tomatoes87%54%

Summary

A couple and their children move into a seemingly normal suburban home. When strange events occur, they begin to believe there is something else in the house with them. The presence is about to disrupt their lives in unimaginable ways.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Steven Soderbergh
Written by
David Koepp
Produced by
Ken Meyer, Julie M. Anderson
Music by
Zack Ryan

Everyone

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Facts

January 17, 2025 · 1 h 24 min · R

Released
January 17, 2025
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Right for the Wrong Reasons, Parental Favoritism, Chekhov's Gun +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Presence?"

Questions about Presence

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Presence?

PlexHuluKanopy

In the United States, Presence streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Plex and Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Presence worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Will Presence scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Can I half-watch Presence?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for meta narrative and 7 for ambiguity.

Was Presence a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$11 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 5.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Presence use?

Right for the Wrong ReasonsParental FavoritismChekhov's GunHeroic SacrificeUgly Guy, Hot WifeBait-and-SwitchBittersweet EndingAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherGenre-BustingStable Time LoopNever Trust a TrailerJerk with a Heart of Goldand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Right for the Wrong Reasons, Parental Favoritism, and Chekhov's Gun.