Tap for more title details
The Babadook (2014)
📌 Available on platforms🛡️ NR
📖 Story
A grieving single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book manifests in their home.
Will this fit your taste?
Watchprint
ShofHub Watchprint
ShofHub Watchprint
76
Strong recommendationRise-to-power
EnergyRising and charged
ToneEpic and aspirational
ExperienceGrowth, power, and escalation
Best suited fordark tension and unsettling atmosphere
What to expect from this title?Expect a rise-from-below journey built on training, power shifts, and the satisfaction of steady progression.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Guidance not finalized
No official age rating is currently available for this title. ShofHub shows a preliminary guidance only, so reviewing the story and details first is recommended.
Show full age-guidance details
Best suited forNot specified
Content levelIncomplete data
GuidanceReview the story and details first
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Scary scenes• Serious themes
This section is based on an available official age rating for this title. This guidance may still vary by country, episode, or release version.
🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight The Babadook is a 2014 film in the Drama / Horror category from Australia, Canada. Directed by Jennifer Kent. Starring Essie Davis and Noah Wiseman. Runtime: about 94 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 6.5/10.
Genre: Drama / Horror, Released in 2014, Original language: English, Production: Australia, Canada, Runtime: about 94 minutes, Starring Essie Davis and Noah Wiseman.
Runtime
94 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
Australia, Canada
Type
Movie
Where to watch The Babadook
Current viewing options based on the best data we have.
Now available on 1 official platforms
Availability may vary by country and by subscription, buy, or rent option. If no verified direct link exists, the button will open provider search or the official provider page.
✅ 1 official platforms🌍 May vary by country
✅ Official viewing platforms
Legal platforms linked to this title with the best currently available access route.
Apple TV Store
Legal platform
Opens provider search to reach the title page there.
Official trailer — The Babadook
▶
Tap the image to play the trailer without slowing down page load.
If you liked this vibe, watch next
Picks built around a closely related viewing feel.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Essie Davis
Amelia Vanek
Noah Wiseman
Samuel Vanek
Hayley McElhinney
Claire
Daniel Henshall
Robbie
Barbara West
Gracie Roach
Ben Winspear
Oskar Vanek
Cathy Adamek
Prue
Craig Behenna
Warren
Show the rest of the cast
Hachi
Bugsy
Tim Purcell
The Babadook
Chloe Hurn
Ruby
Jacquy Phillips
Beverly
Bridget Walters
Norma
Adam Morgan
Sergeant
Director: Jennifer Kent
❓ FAQ
Short, focused questions that help you decide quickly without repeating details already shown above.
1What is movie The Babadook (2014)?
It is a movie released in 2014 within the Drama, Horror category.
2What is the story of The Babadook?
The Babadook (2014) is a movie in the Drama, Horror category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch The Babadook online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store.
4What is the rating of The Babadook?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 6,416 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Babadook?
Its runtime is about 94 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Babadook best suited for?
A dark viewing experience that leans on unease, tension, and atmosphere more than comfort or easygoing entertainment.
Ratings
TMDB is shown first here, and you can also add your own ShofHub rating for this title 👌
6.5 / 10
TMDB • 6,416 votes
You can also add your ShofHub rating for this title
Your review spaceAdd your rating for this titleYour rating helps visitors quickly — comments that include links are automatically rejected.
TMDB6.5/10
No user ratings yet… be the first 👑