Hide and Seek (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 2005, Hide and Seek is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by John Polson, running about 101 minutes. “Come out, come out, whatever you are.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. David Callaway tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide and has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily on his own. David is at first amused to discover that Emily has created an imaginary friend named 'Charlie', but it isn't long before 'Charlie' develops a sinister and violent side, and as David struggles with his daughter's growing emotional problems, he comes to the frightening realisation that 'Charlie' isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination.
Who’s in it. Hide and Seek stars Robert De Niro as David Callaway, Dakota Fanning as Emily Callaway, Famke Janssen as Katherine and Elisabeth Shue as Elizabeth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Hide and Seek has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $127.4M 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 Hide and Seek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hide and Seek tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hide and Seek (2005)?
- In US, Hide and Seek 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 Hide and Seek worth watching?
- Hide and Seek holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hide and Seek?
- Hide and Seek stars Robert De Niro, Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen, Elisabeth Shue and Amy Irving.
- When was Hide and Seek released?
- Hide and Seek was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.
