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MyCinema has not rated The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, horror, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer in the US?

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer?

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer suitable for kids?

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20031h 28mDrama / Horror / Mystery / Thriller / TV Movie

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer

Name: The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
Released: 2003-05-12
Duration: 88 min

TMDB movie listing

“The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer" follows the story of the twisted marriage of matriarch Ellen Rimbauer to the promiscuous early 20th-century industrialist, John Rimbauer, and the haunted beginnings of an enormous Seattle mansion that has come to life. Based on the best-selling novel by Ridley Pearson, passages of the diary track a series of deadly encounters surrounding the Rose Red Estate that transform Ellen Rimbauer from the innocent and submissive wife of a wealthy industrialist into a woman possessed by the dark forces inhabiting her home.

TMDB audience score

Based on 79 votes

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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 28m

At 1h 28m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Drama · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · TV Movie

TMDB files it under drama, horror, mystery, thriller, and tv movie.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 2 to rent · 5 to buy

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

TMDB audience score

5.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 79 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer tonight

It is a short one: 1h 28m, so it fits a late start.
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There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer

Is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, horror, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer in the US?: The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer?: The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer suitable for kids?: The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.