Pooka! (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2018, Pooka! is a thriller, horror and tv movie film directed by Nacho Vigalondo, running about 90 minutes. “This Christmas, do you fear what I fear?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A struggling actor gets a holiday season job as a Christmas character in a plush suit to promote the hottest toy of the year, Pooka; he slowly develops two personalities—one when he's in the suit and one that's outside it.
Who’s in it. Pooka! stars Nyasha Hatendi as Wilson, Latarsha Rose as Melanie, Jon Daly as Finn and Dale Dickey as Red, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Pooka! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pooka! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pooka! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pooka! (2018)?
- In US, Pooka! is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pooka! worth watching?
- Pooka! holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pooka!?
- Pooka! stars Nyasha Hatendi, Latarsha Rose, Jon Daly, Dale Dickey and Jonny Berryman.
- When was Pooka! released?
- Pooka! was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.