Rob
OUTSTANDING
Reviewed on August 10, 2015
Let the Right One In(2008)
Låt den rätte komma in
Eli is 12 years old. She's been 12 for over 200 years, and she just moved in next door.
7.5(3,351)1h 55m2008-10-24
HorrorDrama
Let the Right One In Synopsis
When Oskar, a sensitive, bullied 12-year-old boy, meets his new neighbor, the mysterious and moody Eli, they strike up a friendship. Initially reserved with each other, Oskar and Eli slowly form a close bond, but it soon becomes apparent that she is no ordinary young girl.
Let the Right One In (2008) is a horror and drama film directed by Tomas Alfredson, released on October 24, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar and Henrik Dahl. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 3,351 ratings.
- Director:
- Tomas Alfredson
- Writers:
- John Ajvide Lindqvist, John Ajvide Lindqvist
- Producers:
- John Nordling, Carl Molinder
- Cinematographer:
- Hoyte van Hoytema
- Composer:
- Johan Söderqvist
- Production:
- EFTI, Bavaria Film International, Sandrew Metronome Sverige, Filmpool Nord, SVT, WAG, Fido Film, Chimney Sweden
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $10,785,801
- Status:
- Released
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Let the Right One In Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kåre Hedebrant
as Oskar
Lina Leandersson
as Eli
Per Ragnar
as Håkan
- Henrik Dahl
Henrik Dahl
as Erik
Karin Bergquist
as Yvonne
Peter Carlberg
as Lacke
Ika Nord
as Virginia
Mikael Rahm
as Jocke
- Karl-Robert Lindgren
Karl-Robert Lindgren
as Gösta
Anders T. Peedu
as Morgan
Pale Olofsson
as Larry
- Cayetano Ruiz
Cayetano Ruiz
as Magister Avila
Key crew
Directed by Tomas Alfredson, written by John Ajvide Lindqvist and John Ajvide Lindqvist, produced by John Nordling and Carl Molinder.
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Let the Right One In Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 3,351 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10A child of divorced parents, “Oskar” (Kåre Hedebrant) is frequently the victim of a trio of school bullies and at night, in the snow-covered park near his Stockholm home, he dreams of finally fighting back. One such night, he encounters the curious girl-next-door and over a period of evenings the pair start to become friends. She is “Eli” (Lina Leandersson) and she is quite a mysterious young girl. She is twelve,…
Reviewed on September 6, 2025
patient1
9/10This is a beautiful story of a young girl who happens to be a blood sticking vampire, and as we see her story progress, you can't help but feel for the young Miss. I enjoyed this probably more than most as I'm a fan of all things Horror and Sci-fi. The atmosphere and setting make this film quite a thrill for the senses.
Reviewed on February 15, 2026
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Let the Right One In – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Let the Right One In online?
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Let the Right One In (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Let the Right One In?
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The main cast of Let the Right One In (2008) includes Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Henrik Dahl and Karin Bergquist. The film was directed by Tomas Alfredson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Let the Right One In released?
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Let the Right One In was released on October 24, 2008 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Let the Right One In worth watching?
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Let the Right One In (2008) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 3,351 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Let the Right One In?
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