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While the Children Sleep

5.120071h 30mMovieHorrorThrillerTV Movie

A prosperous couple find the perfect live-in nanny but soon discover she intends to do her job to deadly perfection.

DirectorRussell Mulcahy
WriterStephen Niver
ProducersRobert Halmi Jr.·Larry Levinson

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Cast · Directed by Russell Mulcahy

GOGail O'Grady
Gail O'Grady
Meghan Eastman
WMWilliam R. Moses
William R. Moses
Carter Eastman
MKMariana Klaveno
Mariana Klaveno
Abby Reed
MDMadison Davenport
Madison Davenport
Casey Eastman
TLTristan Lake Leabu
Tristan Lake Leabu
Max Eastman
SHStacy Haiduk
Stacy Haiduk
Shawna Pierson
JBJoanne Baron
Joanne Baron
Mel Olson
ABAlan Blumenfeld
Alan Blumenfeld
Del Olson
TCThomas Curtis
Thomas Curtis
Tom Olson
JLJon Lindstrom
Jon Lindstrom
Tate Walker
AMAndrew Masset
Andrew Masset
Stan Gable
MDMoe Daniels
Moe Daniels
Laura Berry

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While the Children Sleep — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams While the Children Sleep?

While the Children Sleep is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is While the Children Sleep on Netflix?

No, While the Children Sleep is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

Is While the Children Sleep on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — While the Children Sleep is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch While the Children Sleep for free?

While the Children Sleep is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Plex in United Kingdom.