The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2018, The House with a Clock in Its Walls is a comedy, fantasy, family and horror film directed by Eli Roth, running about 105 minutes. “This house knows what makes you tick.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When ten-year-old Lewis is suddenly orphaned, he is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan in a creaky (and creepy) old mansion with a mysterious ticking noise that emanates from the walls. Upon discovering that his uncle is a warlock, Lewis begins learning magic, but when he rebelliously resurrects an evil warlock he must find the secret of the house and save the world from destruction.
Who’s in it. The House with a Clock in Its Walls stars Jack Black as Jonathan Barnavelt, Cate Blanchett as Florence Zimmerman, Owen Vaccaro as Lewis Barnavelt and Kyle MacLachlan as Isaac Izard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The House with a Clock in Its Walls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $131.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 The House with a Clock in Its Walls page.
If you liked it. Fans of The House with a Clock in Its Walls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018)?
- In US, The House with a Clock in Its Walls is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 The House with a Clock in Its Walls worth watching?
- The House with a Clock in Its Walls holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The House with a Clock in Its Walls?
- The House with a Clock in Its Walls stars Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro, Kyle MacLachlan and Renée Elise Goldsberry.
- When was The House with a Clock in Its Walls released?
- The House with a Clock in Its Walls was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.