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The House with a Clock in Its Walls

2018·Movie
1h 45min·PG
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic575.9Rotten Tomatoes65%45%
IMDb6.1Metacritic575.9Rotten Tomatoes65%45%

The House with a Clock in Its Walls fingerprint

High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Fantasy, mystery, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

This house knows what makes you tick.

When ten-year-old Lewis is suddenly orphaned, he is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan in a creaky (and creepy) old mansion with a mysterious ticking noise that emanates from the walls. Upon discovering that his uncle is a warlock, Lewis begins learning magic, but when he rebelliously resurrects an evil warlock he must find the secret of the house and save the world from destruction.
Family-Friendly AdventureMagic & MysteryCreepy Mansion SettingComing-of-Age StoryWizards and WarlocksNostalgic ToneVisual SpectacleSound-Driven Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Eli Roth, Martin Kitrosser, Aldric La'Auli Porter
Written by:
Eric Kripke, John Bellairs
Produced by:
Eric Kripke, James Vanderbilt, Laeta Kalogridis
Composed by:
Randy Torres, Gary Rizzo, Dan O'Connell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The House with a Clock in Its Walls legally?

NetflixfuboTVParamount+ with ShowtimeParamount+

The House with a Clock in Its Walls is included with a subscription to Netflix, fuboTV, and Paramount+ with Showtime in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The House with a Clock in Its Walls rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The House with a Clock in Its Walls?

1 h 45 min

The House with a Clock in Its Walls runs 1 h 45 min.

Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The House with a Clock in Its Walls?

Critics61
Audiences55

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 55 out of 100, so both groups see The House with a Clock in Its Walls much the same way.

Was The House with a Clock in Its Walls a box office hit?

Budget$42 million
Box office$132 million

Yes. It cost about $42 million to make and earned $132 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is The House with a Clock in Its Walls in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in India, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The House with a Clock in Its Walls?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The House with a Clock in Its Walls in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The House with a Clock in Its Walls use?

Adaptational VillainyUndercover When AloneFalse FriendParody Magic SpellGreater-Scope VillainWe Used to Be FriendsInsult of EndearmentSequel HookGambit RouletteRace LiftDeath by AdaptationWoobie, Destroyer of Worldsand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 storytelling tropes for The House with a Clock in Its Walls, including Adaptational Villainy, Undercover When Alone, False Friend.