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Cuckoo

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2024 | 103 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. 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 and horror fans. If you loved Hereditary or Obsession, 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 43 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After reluctantly moving to the German Alps with her father and his new family, Gretchen discovers that their new town hides sinister secrets, as she's plagued by strange noises and frightening visions of a woman pursuing her.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $7 million worldwide on a $7 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 318K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tilman Singer

  • Hunter SchaferGretchen
  • Jan BluthardtHenry
  • Marton CsokasLuis
  • Dan StevensHerr König
  • Jessica HenwickBeth
  • Mila LieuAlma
  • Greta FernándezTrixie
  • Proschat MadaniDr. Bonomo
  • Àstrid Bergès-FrisbeyEd
  • Konrad SingerErik