What is The House with a Clock in Its Walls like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The House with a Clock in Its Walls as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The House with a Clock in Its Walls as mild.

What did critics think of The House with a Clock in Its Walls?

Critics broadly found it an entertaining, family-friendly blend of humor and horror, though its conventional story and uneven execution limited its impact.

Which films are like The House with a Clock in Its Walls?

Films with a similar feel include The Spiderwick Chronicles, Goosebumps, Coraline, and Hocus Pocus.

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

The House with a Clock in Its Walls runs 105 minutes.

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

In United States, The House with a Clock in Its Walls streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Name: The House with a Clock in Its Walls
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Released: 2018-09-15
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Rating: 6.251999855041504
Cast: Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro, Kyle MacLachlan, Renée Elise Goldsberry

2018105 min★ 6.3

An orphan discovers that his eccentric warlock uncle's haunted mansion conceals a doomsday clock capable of ending the world.

Overview

A young boy discovers a world of magic and danger in his uncle's haunted house.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Brisk
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy to follow
Violence: Mild

whimsical
eerie
playful
family movie night
halloween viewing

Movie Details

Director: Eli Roth
Release Date: 2018-09-15
Runtime: 105 min
Rating: 6.3 / 10 (2373)

Cast

Jack Black
Cate Blanchett
Owen Vaccaro
Kyle MacLachlan
Renée Elise Goldsberry
Colleen Camp
Sunny Suljic
Lorenza Izzo
Braxton Bjerken
Vanessa Anne Williams

Where to watch in United States

Streaming: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.

Common questions

What is The House with a Clock in Its Walls about?: An orphan discovers that his eccentric warlock uncle's haunted mansion conceals a doomsday clock capable of ending the world.
What is The House with a Clock in Its Walls like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The House with a Clock in Its Walls as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls violent?: Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The House with a Clock in Its Walls as mild.
What did critics think of The House with a Clock in Its Walls?: Critics broadly found it an entertaining, family-friendly blend of humor and horror, though its conventional story and uneven execution limited its impact.
Which films are like The House with a Clock in Its Walls?: Films with a similar feel include The Spiderwick Chronicles, Goosebumps, Coraline, and Hocus Pocus.
How long is The House with a Clock in Its Walls?: The House with a Clock in Its Walls runs 105 minutes.
Where can I watch The House with a Clock in Its Walls?: In United States, The House with a Clock in Its Walls streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

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The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Overview

Ember's analysis

Movie Details

Cast

Where to watch in United States

Common questions

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What critics said

What sets it apart

Films like The House with a Clock in Its Walls, and why

The Spiderwick Chronicles

Goosebumps

Coraline

Hocus Pocus