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Better Watch Out

Seen it?

2017 | 89 min | Horror, Thriller, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Gremlins, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

On a quiet suburban street tucked within a 'safe neighborhood', a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from strangers breaking into the house, only to discover that this is far from a normal home invasion.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $3 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 154K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Chris Peckover

  • Olivia DeJongeAshley
  • Levi MillerLuke
  • Ed OxenbouldGarrett
  • Aleks MikicRicky
  • Dacre MontgomeryJeremy
  • Patrick WarburtonRobert Lerner
  • Virginia MadsenDeandra Lerner
  • Alexandra MatuskoScary Movie Girl
  • Georgia HollandScary Movie Girl
  • Beau AndreThe Mangler