Boogeyman (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2005, Boogeyman is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Stephen T. Kay, running about 89 minutes. “You thought it was just a story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Every culture has one – the horrible monster fueling young children's nightmares. But for Tim, the Boogeyman still lives in his memories as a creature that devoured his father 16 years earlier. Is the Boogeyman real? Or did Tim make him up to explain why his father abandoned his family?
Who’s in it. Boogeyman stars Barry Watson as Tim, Emily Deschanel as Kate Houghton, Skye McCole Bartusiak as Franny Roberts and Tory Mussett as Jessica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Boogeyman has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $67.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boogeyman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boogeyman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boogeyman (2005)?
- In US, Boogeyman is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boogeyman worth watching?
- Boogeyman holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boogeyman?
- Boogeyman stars Barry Watson, Emily Deschanel, Skye McCole Bartusiak, Tory Mussett and Andrew Glover.
- When was Boogeyman released?
- Boogeyman was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.