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The Others

Directed by Alejandro Amenábar · 2001 ·

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Is The Others worth watching?

Yes. The Others (2001) earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (84%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (77%). See the 4 inputs.

79%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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84% Editorial Rating
77% Audience snapshot · excluded
74 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.6 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 44m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12 (UK) · M (Australia) · U (Malaysia) · PG (Singapore)
Cast
Nicole Kidman , Fionnula Flanagan , Christopher Eccleston
Streaming
AMC+, Shudder
Country
Spain
Language
English

Also known as Los otros Les Autres Os Outros アザーズ 디 아더스 小岛惊魂 神鬼第六感 Diğerleri

🏆 1 award win · 1 nomination — Won Best Director, Goya Awards 2002

Where to watch

  • AMC+
  • Shudder

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Where to watch The Others by country

Country Streaming on
India Prime Video
Japan Hulu, U-NEXT
United Kingdom StudioCanal Presents
United States AMC+, Shudder

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (84/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (77%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 79% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded horror, thriller pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is The Others worth watching?

    Yes — The Others earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded horror, thriller pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (84%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (77%).

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English The Others

    The Others (2001) Review: Fear Kept Behind Drawn Curtains

    The Others is Alejandro Amenábar's gothic ghost story with Nicole Kidman as a mother guarding her children in a dark mansion, a masterclass in restraint and dread.

    Yes. It is one of the most elegant ghost stories ever filmed, ideal for viewers who prefer slow-building dread to gore; go in knowing as little as possible.

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    The Others: frequently asked questions

    Is The Others worth watching?

    Yes. The Others (2001) has a Celluloid Score of 79%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch The Others?

    In the United States, The Others streams on AMC+, Shudder with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Others?

    The Others runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

    What is The Others rated?

    The Others is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12 in the UK, M in Australia, U in Malaysia and PG in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Others?

    The Others is directed by Alejandro Amenábar and stars Nicole Kidman, Fionnula Flanagan, Christopher Eccleston.

    What is the Metascore for The Others?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Others is 74 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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