The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018)
A young orphan discovers his eccentric uncle is a warlock, leading to whimsical, suspenseful, and heartwarming magical adventures.
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.
How intense is The House with a Clock in Its Walls?
The House with a Clock in Its Walls is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What The House with a Clock in Its Walls feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampysuspensefulheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream The House with a Clock in Its Walls
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Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls for you?
Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls scary?
Only a little. The House with a Clock in Its Walls has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The House with a Clock in Its Walls?
The House with a Clock in Its Walls runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream The House with a Clock in Its Walls?
The House with a Clock in Its Walls is streaming on Netflix.
Does The House with a Clock in Its Walls have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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