The Others
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Back in cinemas Oct 10 — 1 cinema in New York · 2 screenings at 1 cinema on our showtimes page
Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
A photosensitive household on Jersey keeps its curtains drawn and its doors locked in strict order — then the intruders begin. Amenábar's candlelit gothic runs entirely on craft, and its twist is that rare one that deepens the film instead of deflating it.
The Others (2001) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 104 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 1/5 — almost no gore |
| Dread | 4/5 — heavy atmosphere — expect it to sit with you afterwards |
| Themes | psychological distress |
The Others carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 1/5 for gore and 4/5 for lingering dread, over 104 minutes. Very little blood — the hard part here is atmosphere and aftermath, not graphic content. 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 The Others?
- On our intensity scale, The Others rates 6/10 for jump scares and 8/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is The Others?
- The Others rates 2/10 for gore — expect almost no gore.
- How long is The Others?
- The Others runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
- What is The Others rated?
- The Others has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 2/10 for gore and 8/10 for dread.
- Where to watch The Others (2001)?
- The Others is back in cinemas from Oct 10 — 2 screenings at 1 cinema on our showtimes page. It is not on a major US subscription streamer yet.
