Emelie (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2016, Emelie is a thriller and horror film directed by Michael Thelin, running about 82 minutes. “I'm your new babysitter” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After their regular babysitter cancels, the Thompson family turns to her friend, Anna to supervise their children while the parents go out to celebrate their anniversary. At first Anna seems like a dream come true to the kids, allowing them to eat extra cookies and play with things that are usually off-limits, but as her behaviour becomes increasingly odd, the kids soon find out that her intentions are dark and twisted—and she is not who she seems to be.
Who’s in it. Emelie stars Sarah Bolger as Emelie, Susan Pourfar as Joyce Thompson, Chris Beetem as Dan and Joshua Rush as Jacob, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Emelie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Emelie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emelie tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emelie (2016)?
- In US, Emelie is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Emelie worth watching?
- Emelie holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emelie?
- Emelie stars Sarah Bolger, Susan Pourfar, Chris Beetem, Joshua Rush and Thomas Bair.
- When was Emelie released?
- Emelie was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.