The Haunting (1963)
Kernel Score: 78% · 700 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Horror
Released: 1963-03-28
Runtime: 112 minutes
Where to watch The Haunting
- Stream: Fubo, Philo, AMC+, Shudder
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Dr. John Markway recruits three strangers for a sleep-disorder study at the eerie and isolated Hill House. It soon becomes clear his real interest lies in the mansion itself and its sinister history, as they are forced to confront the nature of its horror…
The Haunting parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Haunting is a classic G-rated ghost story that relies on psychological dread and suspense rather than graphic content.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Suggests suicide and features a haunted house with a history of tragedy, though depicted without graphic imagery.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Alcohol is referenced as part of the story's psychological unraveling.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Julie Harris as Eleanor Lance
- Claire Bloom as Theodora
- Richard Johnson as Dr. John Markway
- Russ Tamblyn as Luke Sanderson
- Fay Compton as Mrs. Sanderson
- Rosalie Crutchley as Mrs. Dudley
- Lois Maxwell as Grace Markway
- Valentine Dyall as Mr. Dudley
- Diane Clare as Carrie Fredericks
- Ronald Adam as Eldridge Harper
The Haunting FAQ
Is The Haunting good?
The Haunting has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 700 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Haunting?
In the US you can stream The Haunting on Fubo, Philo, AMC+ and Shudder and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Haunting OK for kids?
The Haunting is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Haunting is a classic G-rated ghost story that relies on psychological dread and suspense rather than graphic content.
What movies are like The Haunting?
If you liked The Haunting, try Village of the Damned, The Others, undertone and Doctor Sleep.