Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls scary?

MyCinema has not rated The House with a Clock in Its Walls for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, family, and fantasy film. It is rated PG in the United States.

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

The House with a Clock in Its Walls streams on Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 The House with a Clock in Its Walls?

The House with a Clock in Its Walls runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls suitable for kids?

The House with a Clock in Its Walls is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

TMDB20181h 45mComedy / Family / Fantasy / Horror / Mystery

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: 105 min

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.

TMDB audience score

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The House with a Clock in Its Walls 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 45m

At 1h 45m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Comedy · Family · Fantasy · Horror · Mystery

TMDB files it under comedy, family, fantasy, horror, and mystery.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 2,383 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The House with a Clock in Its Walls tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 45m.
It is included with Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 2,383 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls scary?: MyCinema has not rated The House with a Clock in Its Walls for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, family, and fantasy film. It is rated PG in the United States.
Where can I watch The House with a Clock in Its Walls in the US?: The House with a Clock in Its Walls streams on Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 The House with a Clock in Its Walls?: The House with a Clock in Its Walls runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls suitable for kids?: The House with a Clock in Its Walls is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

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