

Housebound
“Terror gets domesticated.”
When Kylie Bucknell is sentenced to home detention, she's forced to come to terms with her unsociable behaviour, her blabbering mother and a hostile spirit who seems less than happy about the new living arrangement.
Where to watch Housebound in United States
Click a service to open Housebound there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Housebound streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Tubi TV | — |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Bloodstream | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Thrillbox Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Tivify | Amazon Video, Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Hulu, FOD | Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | wavve, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Housebound
Housebound is a 2014 English-language horror, comedy and thriller film directed by Gerard Johnstone. The cast is led by Morgana O'Reilly, Rima Te Wiata, Glen-Paul Waru. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel.
Housebound was produced by Semi-Professional and New Zealand Film Commission and made in New Zealand. It was released on September 4, 2014, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Gerard Johnstone
- Writers
- Gerard Johnstone
- Release date
- September 4, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- New Zealand
- Production
- Semi-Professional, New Zealand Film Commission
Housebound cast & crew
Housebound was directed by Gerard Johnstone and written by Gerard Johnstone.
The cast features Morgana O'Reilly as Kylie Bucknell, Rima Te Wiata as Miriam Bucknell, Glen-Paul Waru as Amos, Ross Harper as Graeme, Cameron Rhodes as Dennis, and Millen Baird as Officer Grayson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper, cinematography is by Simon Riera, and it was produced by Luke Sharpe and Daniel Story.
Is Housebound worth watching?
Housebound holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 917 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror, comedy, and thriller, Housebound is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Housebound
In United States, you can stream Housebound on YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, and Midnight Pulp, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Housebound

Morgana O'Reilly
Kylie Bucknell

Rima Te Wiata
Miriam Bucknell

Glen-Paul Waru
Amos

Ross Harper
Graeme

Cameron Rhodes
Dennis

Millen Baird
Officer Grayson

Bruce Hopkins
Officer Carson

Ryan Lampp
Eugene

Ian Mune
Judge
Wallace Chapman
Hollis

Mick Innes
Kraglund

David Van Horn
Justin
Housebound — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Housebound in United States?
Housebound is streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Housebound on YouTube TV?
Yes — Housebound is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Housebound in?
Housebound is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Housebound?
Housebound runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is Housebound rated?
Housebound is rated NR. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 917 ratings.











