Nightbooks(2021)
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Nightbooks Synopsis
Alex, a boy obsessed with scary stories, is trapped by a witch in her modern, magical New York City apartment. His original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping him safe as he desperately tries to find a way out of this twisted place.
Nightbooks (2021) is a fantasy, horror and family film directed by David Yarovesky, released on September 15, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Winslow Fegley, Lidya Jewett, Krysten Ritter and Jill Frappier. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 443 ratings.
- Director:
- David Yarovesky
- Writers:
- J.A White, Mikki Daughtry, Tobias Iaconis
- Producers:
- Sam Raimi, Mason Novick, Michelle Knudsen
- Cinematographer:
- Robert McLachlan
- Composer:
- Michael Abels
- Production:
- Ghost House Pictures, MXN Entertainment, CatchLight Studios
- Status:
- Released
Nightbooks (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Nightbooks before you stream it.
Nightbooks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Winslow Fegley
as Alex
Lidya Jewett
as Yasmin
Krysten Ritter
as Natacha
Jill Frappier
as Grizelda
- Neil Emmanuel Lu
Neil Emmanuel Lu
as Joshua
Jess Brown
as Mom
Mathieu Bourassa
as Dad
Luxton Handspiker
as Todd
Eden Gjoka
as Cody
Khiyla Aynne
as Jenny
Liam Couvion
as Newsie
Stephen R. Hart
as Evil Sorcerer
Key crew
Directed by David Yarovesky, written by J.A White, Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis, produced by Sam Raimi, Mason Novick and Michelle Knudsen.
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Nightbooks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 443 ratings.
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Nightbooks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nightbooks online?
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Nightbooks (2021) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Nightbooks?
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The main cast of Nightbooks (2021) includes Winslow Fegley, Lidya Jewett, Krysten Ritter, Jill Frappier and Neil Emmanuel Lu. The film was directed by David Yarovesky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nightbooks released?
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Nightbooks was released on September 15, 2021 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Nightbooks worth watching?
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Nightbooks (2021) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 443 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Nightbooks?
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Yes. The official Nightbooks trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.