Sinister
“Once you see him, nothing can save you.”
True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt is in a slump; he hasn't had a best seller in more than 10 years and is becoming increasingly desperate for a hit. So, when he discovers the existence of a snuff film showing the deaths of a family, he vows to solve the mystery. He moves his own family into the victims' home and gets to work. However, when old film footage and other clues hint at the presence of a supernatural force, Ellison learns that living in the house may be fatal.
Where to watch Sinister in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Sinister there. Availability last verified on July 4, 2026.
Where is Sinister streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Hollywood Suite, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Stan | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Rakuten TV |
| France | Shadowz, Molotov TV, Shadowz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Sinister
Sinister is a 2012 English-language horror, thriller and mystery film directed by Scott Derrickson. The cast is led by Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Vincent D'Onofrio. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 6100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel.
Sinister was produced by Automatik Entertainment, Blumhouse Productions, and Alliance Films and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on October 4, 2012, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $83 million worldwide.
- Director
- Scott Derrickson
- Writers
- C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson
- Release date
- October 4, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $83 million
- Production
- Automatik Entertainment, Blumhouse Productions, Alliance Films
Sinister cast & crew
Sinister was directed by Scott Derrickson and written by C. Robert Cargill and Scott Derrickson.
The cast features Ethan Hawke as Ellison Oswalt, Juliet Rylance as Tracy Oswalt, Vincent D'Onofrio as Professor Jonas, James Ransone as Deputy, Fred Thompson as Sheriff, and Clare Foley as Ashley Oswalt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Young, cinematography is by Christopher Norr, and it was produced by Jason Blum and Scott Derrickson.
Is Sinister worth watching?
Sinister holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 6,064 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror, thriller, and mystery, Sinister is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sinister
In United States, you can stream Sinister on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Sinister
Ethan Hawke
Ellison Oswalt
Juliet Rylance
Tracy Oswalt
Vincent D'Onofrio
Professor Jonas
James Ransone
Deputy
Fred Thompson
Sheriff
Clare Foley
Ashley Oswalt
Michael Hall D'Addario
Trevor Oswalt
Victoria Leigh
Stephanie Stevenson
Blake Mizrahi
Christopher Miller
Cameron Ocasio
BBQ Son / Killer
Danielle Kotch
Lawn Girl
Ethan Haberfield
Pool Party Boy
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Sinister — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sinister in United States?
Sinister is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Sinister on fuboTV?
Yes — Sinister is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Sinister in?
Sinister is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Portuguese, French, Breton. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sinister?
Sinister runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is Sinister rated?
Sinister is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 6,064 ratings.
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