Better Watch Out (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, Better Watch Out is a comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Chris Peckover, running about 89 minutes. “You might be home but you're not alone” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a quiet suburban street tucked within a 'safe neighborhood', a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from strangers breaking into the house, only to discover that this is far from a normal home invasion.
Who’s in it. Better Watch Out stars Olivia DeJonge as Ashley, Levi Miller as Luke, Ed Oxenbould as Garrett and Aleks Mikic as Ricky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Better Watch Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $176.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo and 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 Better Watch Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Better Watch Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Better Watch Out (2017)?
- In US, Better Watch Out is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Philo, 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 Better Watch Out worth watching?
- Better Watch Out holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Better Watch Out?
- Better Watch Out stars Olivia DeJonge, Levi Miller, Ed Oxenbould, Aleks Mikic and Dacre Montgomery.
- When was Better Watch Out released?
- Better Watch Out was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.