Hide and Seek(2005)
Come out, come out, whatever you are.
Hide and Seek Synopsis
David Callaway tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide and has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily on his own. David is at first amused to discover that Emily has created an imaginary friend named 'Charlie', but it isn't long before 'Charlie' develops a sinister and violent side, and as David struggles with his daughter's growing emotional problems, he comes to the frightening realisation that 'Charlie' isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination.
Hide and Seek (2005) is a horror and mystery film directed by John Polson, released on January 27, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Robert De Niro, Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen and Elisabeth Shue. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 1,777 ratings.
- Director:
- John Polson
- Writers:
- Ari Schlossberg
- Producers:
- Barry Josephson
- Cinematographer:
- Dariusz Wolski
- Composer:
- John Ottman
- Production:
- MBC Beteiligungs Filmproduktion, Fox 2000 Pictures, Josephson Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $127,369,981
- Status:
- Released
Hide and Seek (2005) Trailer
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Hide and Seek Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert De Niro
as David Callaway
Dakota Fanning
as Emily Callaway
Famke Janssen
as Katherine
Elisabeth Shue
as Elizabeth
Amy Irving
as Alison Callaway
Dylan Baker
as Sheriff Hafferty
Melissa Leo
as Laura
Robert John Burke
as Steven
- Molly Grant Kallins
Molly Grant Kallins
as Amy
- David Chandler
David Chandler
as Mr. Haskins
Stewart Summers
as Doctor
- Jake Dylan Baumer
Jake Dylan Baumer
as Disturbed Boy
Key crew
Directed by John Polson, written by Ari Schlossberg, produced by Barry Josephson.
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Hide and Seek Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 1,777 ratings.
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Hide and Seek – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hide and Seek online?
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Hide and Seek (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hide and Seek?
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The main cast of Hide and Seek (2005) includes Robert De Niro, Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen, Elisabeth Shue and Amy Irving. The film was directed by John Polson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hide and Seek released?
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Hide and Seek was released on January 27, 2005 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Hide and Seek worth watching?
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Hide and Seek (2005) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 1,777 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hide and Seek?
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Yes. The official Hide and Seek trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.