The Others (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 7.6

The Others poster

Released in 2001, The Others is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Alejandro Amenábar, running about 101 minutes. “Sooner or later they’ll find you.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Grace is a religious woman who lives in an old house kept dark because her two children, Anne and Nicholas, have a rare sensitivity to light. When the family begins to suspect the house is haunted, Grace fights to protect her children at any cost in the face of strange events and disturbing visions.

Who’s in it. The Others stars Nicole Kidman as Grace Stewart, Fionnula Flanagan as Mrs. Bertha Mills, Christopher Eccleston as Charles Stewart and Alakina Mann as Anne Stewart, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Others has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $209.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ 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 Others page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Others tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Others (2001)?
In US, The Others is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 Others worth watching?
The Others holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Others?
The Others stars Nicole Kidman, Fionnula Flanagan, Christopher Eccleston, Alakina Mann and James Bentley.
When was The Others released?
The Others was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.