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The Babadook

6.520141h 34m18AMovieDramaHorror

A grieving single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book manifests in their home.

DirectorJennifer Kent
WriterJennifer Kent
ProducersKristina Ceyton·Kristian Moliere

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jennifer Kent

EDEssie Davis
Essie Davis
Amelia Vanek
NWNoah Wiseman
Noah Wiseman
Samuel Vanek
HMHayley McElhinney
Hayley McElhinney
Claire
DHDaniel Henshall
Daniel Henshall
Robbie
BWBarbara West
Barbara West
Gracie Roach
BWBen Winspear
Ben Winspear
Oskar Vanek
CA
Cathy Adamek
Prue
CBCraig Behenna
Craig Behenna
Warren
H
Hachi
Bugsy
TP
Tim Purcell
The Babadook
CH
Chloe Hurn
Ruby
JP
Jacquy Phillips
Beverly

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The Babadook — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Babadook?

The Babadook is streaming on Netflix, Shudder and AMC+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is The Babadook on Netflix?

Yes — The Babadook is available on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is The Babadook on Amazon Prime Video?

The Babadook isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Babadook for free?

The Babadook is available to stream free (with ads) on CBC Gem in Canada.