The Housemaid (2025)
A housemaid's dream job becomes a dangerous game of secrets, scandal, and power.
Trying to escape her past, Millie Calloway accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina and Andrew Winchester. But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous—a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power.
How intense is The Housemaid?
The Housemaid is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated R.
What The Housemaid feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulpulpyatmosphericintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightLate night
Where to stream The Housemaid
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Housemaid for you?
Is The Housemaid scary?
Only a little. The Housemaid has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Housemaid gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Housemaid sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Housemaid OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Housemaid?
The Housemaid runs 2h 11m.
Where can I stream The Housemaid?
The Housemaid is streaming on Starz.
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