The Others (2001)

Kernel Score: 84% · 7,032 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Released: 2001-08-02

Runtime: 101 minutes

Is The Others worth watching?

Worth watching. A patient, atmospheric ghost story in a dark old house, led by Nicole Kidman at her tightest. It relies on mood and a good twist rather than gore, and it works best if you go in knowing little.

Watch it if you

  • like slow-building ghost stories
  • enjoy atmospheric period horror
  • want scares without gore

Skip it if you

  • want jump-scare horror
  • dislike quiet pacing

Best for: Late-night in

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch The Others

  • Stream: Philo, AMC+, Shudder, Shudder Apple TV channel
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Grace is a religious woman who lives in an old house kept dark because her two children, Anne and Nicholas, have a rare sensitivity to light. When the family begins to suspect the house is haunted, Grace fights to protect her children at any cost in the face of strange events and disturbing visions.

The Others parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that The Others is a PG-13 gothic ghost story involving a suicide attempt and suspenseful haunted house scares.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a suicide attempt reference and tense, frightening haunted-house sequences.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like The Others

If you liked The Others, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • The Sixth Sense (1999) — 89%: Ghost story with a twist that changes how you see it.
  • The Conjuring (2013) — 90%: Haunted-family horror with strong atmosphere.
  • Marrowbone (2017) — 82%: Gothic haunted-house story about siblings in a secluded home.
  • Open Your Eyes (1997) — 84%: Spanish mind-bender with unsettling mystery and a late twist.
  • Insidious (2011) — 78%: Haunted-house chiller built around a family under threat.
  • The Witch (2016) — 77%: Slow-burn period horror with a family and a dark force.

Director

Alejandro Amenábar

Cast

  • Nicole Kidman as Grace Stewart
  • Alakina Mann as Anne Stewart
  • James Bentley as Nicholas Stewart
  • Fionnula Flanagan as Mrs. Bertha Mills
  • Eric Sykes as Mr. Edmund Tuttle
  • Christopher Eccleston as Charles Stewart
  • Elaine Cassidy as Lydia
  • Renée Asherson as Old Lady
  • Gordon Reid as Assistant
  • Keith Allen as Mr. Marlish

The Others FAQ

Is The Others worth watching?

Worth watching. A patient, atmospheric ghost story in a dark old house, led by Nicole Kidman at her tightest. It relies on mood and a good twist rather than gore, and it works best if you go in knowing little.

Where can I watch The Others?

In the US you can stream The Others on Philo, AMC+, Shudder and Shudder Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is The Others OK for kids?

The Others is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Others is a PG-13 gothic ghost story involving a suicide attempt and suspenseful haunted house scares.

What movies are like The Others?

If you liked The Others, try The Sixth Sense, The Conjuring, Marrowbone and Open Your Eyes.