Is Hide and Seek scary?

MyCinema has not rated Hide and Seek for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Hide and Seek in the US?

Hide and Seek streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Hide and Seek?

Hide and Seek runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Is Hide and Seek suitable for kids?

Hide and Seek is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20051h 41mHorror / Mystery

Hide and Seek

Name: Hide and Seek
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Released: 2005-01-27
Duration: 101 min

Come out, come out, whatever you are.

David Callaway tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide and has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily on his own. David is at first amused to discover that Emily has created an imaginary friend named 'Charlie', but it isn't long before 'Charlie' develops a sinister and violent side, and as David struggles with his daughter's growing emotional problems, he comes to the frightening realisation that 'Charlie' isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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Hide and Seek at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 41m

At 1h 41m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Mystery

TMDB files it under horror and mystery.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 1,795 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Hide and Seek tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 41m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 1,795 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Hide and Seek

Is Hide and Seek scary?: MyCinema has not rated Hide and Seek for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Hide and Seek in the US?: Hide and Seek streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Hide and Seek?: Hide and Seek runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Is Hide and Seek suitable for kids?: Hide and Seek is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.