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The House with a Clock in Its Walls

This house knows what makes you tick.

6.3(2,398)20181h 45m7

When ten-year-old Lewis is suddenly orphaned, he is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan in a creaky (and creepy) old mansion with a mysterious ticking noise that emanates from the walls. Upon discovering that his uncle is a warlock, Lewis begins learning magic, but when he rebelliously resurrects an evil warlock he must find the secret of the house and save the world from destruction.

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Status
Released
Budget
$42M
Box office
$131.5M
Language
English
  • based on novel or book
  • clock
  • halloween
  • haunted house
  • uncle
  • pumpkin
  • orphan
  • warlock
  • secret passageway
  • 1950s
  • magician
  • amused

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Eli Roth

Produced in

India, United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalPG21 Sept 2018
    • Digital / OTT27 Nov 2018
    • Physical18 Dec 2018
  • United KingdomGB

    • Premiere12AWestfield5 Sept 2018
    • Theatrical (limited)12A15 Sept 2018
    • Theatrical12A21 Sept 2018
    • Physical12A28 Jan 2019
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalPG20 Sept 2018
    • Physical19 Dec 2018
  • AustriaAT

    • Theatrical20 Sept 2018
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1021 Sept 2018
  • CroatiaHR

    • Theatrical4 Oct 2018
  • CzechiaCZ

    • Theatrical18 Oct 2018
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical116 Dec 2018
  • EstoniaEE

    • Theatrical28 Sept 2018
  • FranceFR

    • TheatricalU26 Sept 2018
    • Digital / OTTVOD6 Feb 2019
    • PhysicalDVD & Blu-Ray6 Feb 2019
    • Digital / OTTUNetflix6 Oct 2021
    • TV6ter4 Mar 2026
    • TVTPCanal+ Grand Écran29 Sept 2026
    • TVTPCanal+ Family26 Oct 2026
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical620 Sept 2018
  • GreeceGR

    • Theatrical20 Sept 2018

Frequently asked questions

The House with a Clock in Its Walls was released on 15 September 2018.

Audience reviews

3
  • G

    Gimly

    1/20/2019

    3/10

    There was a couple of instances over the course of _The House with a Clock in Its Walls_, particularly early on, that had my hopes up, but by the end? God I was so disappointed. The lead is not a great actor (often a trouble when you have to cast young), and the effects are pretty bad. The worst thing though is that _Clock in Its Walls_ can't keep its story straight, which is a pretty unforgivable sin when it's your …

  • D

    donovanhill27

    2/17/2019

    8/10

    I was surprise about how much I enjoy this film. Jack Black and Cate Blanchett are great together in this film. The film felt like a 80s kids horror film. I would love to see more films with these characters. There are a few poop jokes which were the worst part of the film (but these jokes seem to be expected in modern kids films). I feel like this film would have cult film status in a few years.

  • F

    Filipe Manuel Neto

    4/10/2023

    7/10

    **Fantasy and light horror are relatively in harmony, even if this is problematic for a lot of people.** I saw this movie recently and I really liked it. It's nothing original, it does what others have done equally well, but manages to entertain the public very well, and especially young people and teenagers. Alright, the movie has some scarier scenes that might impress, but they didn't strike me as unbearable. …

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