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Nightbooks

6.120211h 41mNRMovieFantasyHorrorFamily

Alex, a boy obsessed with scary stories, is trapped by a witch in her modern, magical New York City apartment. His original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping him safe as he desperately tries to find a way out of this twisted place.

DirectorDavid Yarovesky
WritersMikki Daughtry·Tobias Iaconis
ProducersMason Novick·Sam Raimi

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Yarovesky

WFWinslow Fegley
Winslow Fegley
Alex
LJLidya Jewett
Lidya Jewett
Yasmin
KRKrysten Ritter
Krysten Ritter
Natacha
JFJill Frappier
Jill Frappier
Grizelda
NL
Neil Emmanuel Lu
Joshua
JBJess Brown
Jess Brown
Mom
MBMathieu Bourassa
Mathieu Bourassa
Dad
LHLuxton Handspiker
Luxton Handspiker
Todd
EGEden Gjoka
Eden Gjoka
Cody
KAKhiyla Aynne
Khiyla Aynne
Jenny
LCLiam Couvion
Liam Couvion
Newsie
SHStephen R. Hart
Stephen R. Hart
Evil Sorcerer

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Nightbooks — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Nightbooks?

Nightbooks is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia.

Is Nightbooks on Netflix?

Yes — Nightbooks is available on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Nightbooks on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Nightbooks isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch Nightbooks for free?

Nightbooks is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.