Odd Thomas (2013)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,430 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2013-01-29
Runtime: 97 minutes
Where to watch Odd Thomas
- Stream: Shudder, Shudder Apple TV channel
- Free with ads: Hoopla, Philo, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In a California desert town, a short-order cook with clairvoyant abilities encounters a mysterious man with a link to dark, threatening forces.
Odd Thomas parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Odd Thomas is a PG-13 supernatural mystery-thriller about a young man with psychic abilities confronting dark, threatening forces in a small desert town.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Involves supernatural threats and dark forces as the central conflict, consistent with its PG-13 rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Anton Yelchin as Odd Thomas
- Addison Timlin as Stormy Llewellyn
- Willem Dafoe as Wyatt Porter
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Viola Peabody
- Nico Tortorella as Simon Varner
- Patton Oswalt as Ozzie P. Boone
- Kyle McKeever as Officer Bern Eckles
- Melissa Ordway as Lysette Spinelli
- Leonor Varela as Odd's Mother
- Shuler Hensley as Fungus Bob Robertson
Odd Thomas FAQ
Is Odd Thomas good?
Odd Thomas has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,430 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Odd Thomas?
In the US you can stream Odd Thomas on Shudder and Shudder Apple TV channel, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Philo, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Odd Thomas OK for kids?
Odd Thomas is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Odd Thomas is a PG-13 supernatural mystery-thriller about a young man with psychic abilities confronting dark, threatening forces in a small desert town.
What movies are like Odd Thomas?
If you liked Odd Thomas, try The Witch: Part 2. The Other One, Blindspotting, Sleepy Hollow and The Black Phone.