Nightbooks
“Write for your life.”
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.
Where to watch Nightbooks in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Nightbooks there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Nightbooks streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Nightbooks
Nightbooks is a 2021 English-language fantasy, horror and family film directed by David Yarovesky. The cast is led by Winslow Fegley, Lidya Jewett, Krysten Ritter. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Nightbooks was produced by Ghost House Pictures, MXN Entertainment, and CatchLight Studios and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on September 15, 2021, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- David Yarovesky
- Writers
- Mikki Daughtry, Tobias Iaconis
- Release date
- September 15, 2021
- OTT release
- September 15, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Production
- Ghost House Pictures, MXN Entertainment, CatchLight Studios
Nightbooks cast & crew
Nightbooks was directed by David Yarovesky and written by Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis.
The cast features Winslow Fegley as Alex, Lidya Jewett as Yasmin, Krysten Ritter as Natacha, Jill Frappier as Grizelda, Neil Emmanuel Lu as Joshua, and Jess Brown as Mom.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Abels, cinematography is by Robert McLachlan, and it was produced by Mason Novick and Sam Raimi.
Is Nightbooks worth watching?
Nightbooks holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 423 ratings, a solidly received fantasy films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, horror, and family, Nightbooks is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Nightbooks
In United States, you can stream Nightbooks on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on September 15, 2021.
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 Nightbooks
Winslow Fegley
Alex
Lidya Jewett
Yasmin
Krysten Ritter
Natacha
Jill Frappier
Grizelda
Neil Emmanuel Lu
Joshua
Jess Brown
Mom
Mathieu Bourassa
Dad
Luxton Handspiker
Todd
Eden Gjoka
Cody
Khiyla Aynne
Jenny
Liam Couvion
Newsie
Stephen R. Hart
Evil Sorcerer
Nightbooks — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Nightbooks in United States?
Nightbooks is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Nightbooks on Netflix?
Yes — Nightbooks is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Nightbooks in?
Nightbooks is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Nightbooks?
Nightbooks runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Nightbooks rated?
Nightbooks is rated NR. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 423 ratings.
▸When did Nightbooks release on OTT?
Nightbooks became available digitally on September 15, 2021.
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