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Nightbooks (2021) runs 1 h 41 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.1 from 454 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 41 min — ends 9:41 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Fantasy, Horror, Family
Released
September 15, 2021
TMDB rating
6.1 / 10 from 454 votes
Director
David Yarovesky
Starring
Winslow Fegley, Lidya Jewett, Krysten Ritter, Jill Frappier
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Fantasy and Horror hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription).

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Questions people ask

How long is Nightbooks?
Nightbooks is 1 h 41 min long (101 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Nightbooks rated?
Nightbooks is rated NR in the US.
Is Nightbooks a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Fantasy and Horror hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Nightbooks?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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