The Haunting (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1999, The Haunting is a thriller, fantasy, horror and mystery film directed by Jan de Bont, running about 113 minutes. “Some houses are born bad.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. David Marrow invites three distinct individuals to the eerie and isolated Hill House to be subjects for a sleep disorder study. The unfortunate guests discover that Marrow is far more interested in the sinister mansion itself — and they soon see the true nature of its horror.
Who’s in it. The Haunting stars Lili Taylor as Eleanor ‘Nell’ Vance, Liam Neeson as Dr. David Marrow, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Theodora and Owen Wilson as Luke Sanderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Haunting has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $177.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault 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 Haunting page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Haunting tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Haunting (1999)?
- In US, The Haunting is available to stream on History Vault, 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 Haunting worth watching?
- The Haunting holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Haunting?
- The Haunting stars Lili Taylor, Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Owen Wilson and Bruce Dern.
- When was The Haunting released?
- The Haunting was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.