The Bugaboo (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2025, The Bugaboo is a family film directed by Tomáš Pavlíček.
What it’s about. The story begins at the moment when the parents of twelve-year-old Nikca and six-year-old Tomas leave for the weekend, and the children have their apartment to themselves for the very first time. And without supervision! Nikca decides to put her little brother away in his room and invite her friend Gabča over, planning to order pizza, watch a horror movie on video, and just have fun. But watching a forbidden scary film is not meant for them.
Who’s in it. The Bugaboo stars Anna Vyčítalová as Nikča, Terezie Holá as Gabča, Martin Kubuš as Tomáš and Otto Dušek as Ondra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Bugaboo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bugaboo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bugaboo tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bugaboo (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bugaboo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bugaboo worth watching?
- The Bugaboo holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bugaboo?
- The Bugaboo stars Anna Vyčítalová, Terezie Holá, Martin Kubuš, Otto Dušek and Jana Plodková.
- When was The Bugaboo released?
- The Bugaboo was released in 2025.