Goodnight Mommy
7.0/10
jumps
6
gore
6
dread
8
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
Twin boys decide the bandaged woman who came home from surgery is not their mother, and the household becomes a war of proof. Austrian chamber horror that flips who you fear halfway through — cold, controlled, and quietly vicious.
Goodnight Mommy (2014) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 99 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 3/5 — a moderate amount of blood and violence |
| Dread | 4/5 — heavy atmosphere — expect it to sit with you afterwards |
| Themes | psychological distress; characters cut off from help |
Goodnight Mommy carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 3/5 for gore and 4/5 for lingering dread, over 99 minutes. Older teens and adults — less for what it shows than for how long it stays with you.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Goodnight Mommy?
- On our intensity scale, Goodnight Mommy rates 6/10 for jump scares and 8/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is Goodnight Mommy?
- Goodnight Mommy rates 6/10 for gore — expect a moderate amount of blood and violence.
- How long is Goodnight Mommy?
- Goodnight Mommy runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
- What is Goodnight Mommy rated?
- Goodnight Mommy has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 6/10 for gore and 8/10 for dread.
- Where to watch Goodnight Mommy (2014)?
- Goodnight Mommy is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
