Housebound (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2014, Housebound is a comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Gerard Johnstone, running about 109 minutes. “Terror Gets Domesticated” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Kylie Bucknell is sentenced to home detention, she's forced to come to terms with her unsociable behaviour, her blabbering mother and a hostile spirit who seems less than happy about the new living arrangement.
Who’s in it. Housebound stars Morgana O'Reilly as Kylie Bucknell, Rima Te Wiata as Miriam Bucknell, Glen-Paul Waru as Amos and Ross Harper as Graeme, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Housebound has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Screambox Amazon Channel 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 Housebound page.
If you liked it. Fans of Housebound tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Housebound (2014)?
- In US, Housebound is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor 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 Housebound worth watching?
- Housebound holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Housebound?
- Housebound stars Morgana O'Reilly, Rima Te Wiata, Glen-Paul Waru, Ross Harper and Cameron Rhodes.
- When was Housebound released?
- Housebound was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.