# The Others (2001) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-others-2001/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Editorial Rating | 84/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 77% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Director | Alejandro Amenábar |
| Genres | Horror, Thriller |
| Runtime | 104 min |
| Major awards | 1 wins, 1 nominations |

## Quick answer

The Others (2001) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Amenábar's gothic ghost story delivers one of the most elegant twists in modern horror. Metascore 74/100. Directed by Alejandro Amenábar.

## Celluloid verdict

Amenábar's gothic ghost story delivers one of the most elegant twists in modern horror.

## Synopsis

A devout mother living in a darkened mansion with photosensitive children awaits her husband's return from war as servants and shadows unsettle the house.

## Cast

Nicole Kidman, Fionnula Flanagan, Christopher Eccleston

## Accolades

- Nominated for Best Film — Goya Awards 2002
- Won Best Director — Goya Awards 2002

## Where to watch

Global: AMC+, Shudder
the United States: AMC+, Shudder
the United Kingdom: StudioCanal Presents
India: Prime Video
Japan: Hulu, U-NEXT

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Others worth watching?**
The Others holds a 79% Celluloid Score. Amenábar's gothic ghost story delivers one of the most elegant twists in modern horror.

**What is The Others about?**
A devout mother living in a darkened mansion with photosensitive children awaits her husband's return from war as servants and shadows unsettle the house.

**Who directed The Others?**
The Others (2001) was directed by Alejandro Amenábar.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Others?**
79% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (84/100), Metascore (74/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (7.6/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did The Others win?**
The Others won Best Director (Goya Awards 2002), with 1 further nomination.

**Where can I watch The Others?**
The Others is streaming on AMC+, Shudder; on AMC+, Shudder in the United States; on StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom; on Prime Video in India; on Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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