Annabelle: Creation (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2017, Annabelle: Creation is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by David F. Sandberg, running about 110 minutes. “You don't know the real story” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Several years after the tragic death of their little girl, a doll maker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home, soon becoming the target of the doll maker's possessed creation—Annabelle.

Who’s in it. Annabelle: Creation stars Stephanie Sigman as Sister Charlotte, Talitha Bateman as Janice, Lulu Wilson as Linda and Anthony LaPaglia as Samuel Mullins, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Annabelle: Creation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $306.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Annabelle: Creation page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Annabelle: Creation (2017)?
In US, Annabelle: Creation is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax 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 Annabelle: Creation worth watching?
Annabelle: Creation holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Annabelle: Creation?
Annabelle: Creation stars Stephanie Sigman, Talitha Bateman, Lulu Wilson, Anthony LaPaglia and Miranda Otto.
When was Annabelle: Creation released?
Annabelle: Creation was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.