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The Night Sitter

2018·Movie
1h 28min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Scare4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia3
  • Coming of Age3
  • Wonder3

Humor

Some situational comedy and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Crime

  • Novelty6
  • World Immersion4
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5
  • Intrigue5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition5
  • Visual Stylization5
  • Music Centrality5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

1 Thief. 2 Kids. 3 Witches. No Mercy.

A scheming con artist poses as the innocent babysitter "Amber" to steal from a wealthy occult enthusiast with a reclusive son, Kevin. Her crew arrives to clean out the house just as Kevin stumbles upon a prized artifact and unwittingly summons a trio of witches known as The Three Mothers.
Dario Argento PasticheHeist-Horror HybridCampy Occult ThrillerNostalgic HomageStylized MysteryLow-Stakes SupernaturalRetro AestheticComedic Tension

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Night Sitter legally?

The Night Sitter is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. 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 Night Sitter worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 4.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Night Sitter rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Night Sitter?

1 h 28 min

The Night Sitter runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Night Sitter?

Critics78
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate The Night Sitter higher (78) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Night Sitter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Night Sitter?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Night Sitter in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.