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The Others

2001·Movie
1h 41min·PG-13
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Mystery, the mind, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout sound design and cinematography

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Sooner or later they’ll find you.

Grace is a woman who lives in an old house kept dark because her two children, Anne and Nicholas, have a rare sensitivity to light. When the family begins to suspect the house is haunted, Grace fights to protect her children at any cost in the face of strange events and disturbing visions.
Gothic Horror MysteryPsychological ThrillerMasterful Sound DesignAtmospheric DreadTwist Ending ClassicNicole Kidman PerformanceSlow-Burn SuspenseUncanny Valley AestheticDomestic HauntingHigh Rewatch Value

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Others

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Where can I stream The Others legally?

The Others is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Others worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Others rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Others?

1 h 41 min

The Others runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Others?

Critics80
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see The Others much the same way.

Was The Others a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$210 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $17 million to make and earned $210 million worldwide, 12.4 times its budget.

What language is The Others in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Spain, United States, France.

In how many countries can I watch The Others?

80ADAGARATAUBBBEBGBMBOBRBSBYBZ+66

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Others in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Others use?

Whispering GhostsUndead ServantBlind SeerGhost ButlerTwist EndingRule of SymbolismTomato in the MirrorThis Cannot Be!Poor Communication KillsFake-Out TwistThe Hero DiesThe Speechlessand 82 more

TV Tropes lists 94 storytelling tropes for The Others, including Whispering Ghosts, Undead Servant, Blind Seer.