# The Others (2001) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-others-2001/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Critic Score | 84% |
| Audience Score | 77% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Director | Alejandro Amenábar |
| Genres | Horror, Thriller |
| Runtime | 104 min |

## Quick answer

The Others (2001) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Amenábar's gothic ghost story delivers one of the most elegant twists in modern horror. Metascore 74/100. Directed by Alejandro Amenábar.

## Critics consensus

Amenábar's gothic ghost story delivers one of the most elegant twists in modern horror.

## Synopsis

A devout mother living in a darkened mansion with photosensitive children awaits her husband's return from war as servants and shadows unsettle the house.

## Cast

Nicole Kidman, Fionnula Flanagan, Christopher Eccleston

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Others worth watching?**
The Others holds a 78% Celluloid Score. Amenábar's gothic ghost story delivers one of the most elegant twists in modern horror.

**What is The Others about?**
A devout mother living in a darkened mansion with photosensitive children awaits her husband's return from war as servants and shadows unsettle the house.

**Who directed The Others?**
The Others (2001) was directed by Alejandro Amenábar.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Others?**
78% — the average of five public sources: critics 84%, audience 77%, Metascore 74/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 7.6/10.

**Where can I watch The Others?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Others page for current options.

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