Hush (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1998, Hush is a thriller and drama film directed by Jonathan Darby, running about 95 minutes. “Don't breathe a word.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jackson and Helen are in love and about to have their first child when they move in with Jackson's mother, Martha, in order to take care of the family estate. But all is not well in this household. Martha is jealous of her son's affection for Helen, and, despite her Southern smile, she's starting to act strangely. As Helen tries to create a happy home life, Martha attempts to divide the family so that Jackson will become hers alone.
Who’s in it. Hush stars Jessica Lange as Martha Baring, Gwyneth Paltrow as Helen Baring, Johnathon Schaech as Jackson Baring and Nina Foch as Alice Baring, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Hush has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Hush page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hush tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hush (1998)?
- In US, Hush is available to 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 Hush worth watching?
- Hush holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hush?
- Hush stars Jessica Lange, Gwyneth Paltrow, Johnathon Schaech, Nina Foch and Debi Mazar.
- When was Hush released?
- Hush was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.