Insidious (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2011, Insidious is a thriller and horror film directed by James Wan, running about 103 minutes. “It's not the House that's Haunted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A family discovers that dark spirits have invaded their home after their son inexplicably falls into an endless sleep. When they reach out to a professional for help, they learn things are a lot more personal than they thought.
Who’s in it. Insidious stars Patrick Wilson as Josh Lambert, Rose Byrne as Renai Lambert, Ty Simpkins as Dalton Lambert and Lin Shaye as Elise Rainier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Insidious has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $99.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Insidious page.
If you liked it. Fans of Insidious tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Insidious (2011)?
- In US, Insidious is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Insidious worth watching?
- Insidious holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Insidious?
- Insidious stars Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins, Lin Shaye and Leigh Whannell.
- When was Insidious released?
- Insidious was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.