The Bye Bye Man (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2017, The Bye Bye Man is a thriller and horror film directed by Stacy Title, running about 96 minutes. “Don't think it. Don't say it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When three college students move into an old house off campus, they unwittingly unleash a supernatural entity known as The Bye Bye Man, who comes to prey upon them once they discover his name. The friends must try to save each other, all the while keeping The Bye Bye Man's existence a secret to save others from the same deadly fate.
Who’s in it. The Bye Bye Man stars Michael Trucco as Virgil, Douglas Smith as Elliot, Lucien Laviscount as John and Cressida Bonas as Sasha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Bye Bye Man has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $26.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bye Bye Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bye Bye Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bye Bye Man (2017)?
- In US, The Bye Bye Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bye Bye Man worth watching?
- The Bye Bye Man holds an audience score of 5.2 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 The Bye Bye Man?
- The Bye Bye Man stars Michael Trucco, Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount, Cressida Bonas and Doug Jones.
- When was The Bye Bye Man released?
- The Bye Bye Man was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.