The Others (2001) Review: A Spanish Classic

Is The Others worth watching?

Yes — The Others remains one of the most celebrated films from Spain, with a 84/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 84/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating, 77% Audience Snapshot, 74 Metascore, 4 on Letterboxd, and 7.6 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Spain” list.

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. Directed by Alejandro Amenábar, the film stars Nicole Kidman, Fionnula Flanagan, Christopher Eccleston, and remains a reference point for Horror and Thriller filmmaking from Spain.

Should you watch The Others?

Yes, without hesitation — The Others rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 104 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Amenábar’s gothic ghost story delivers one of the most elegant twists in modern horror.

Where can I watch The Others?

Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. The Others (2001) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt0230600) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Spain on CelluloidScore.com.