Rent The Others (2001)
3.7 of 5 from 213 ratings
1h 40min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
- While awaiting her husband's return from war, Grace (Nicole Kidman) and her two young children live an unusually isolated existence behind the locked doors and drawn curtains of a secluded island mansion. Then, after three mysterious servants arrive and it becomes chillingly clear that there is far more to this house than can be seen, Grace finds herself in a terrifying fight to save her children and keep her sanity.
- Actors:
- Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan, Alakina Mann, James Bentley, Eric Sykes, Elaine Cassidy, Renée Asherson, Gordon Reid, Keith Allen, Michelle Fairley, Alexander Vince, Ricardo López, Aldo Grilo
- Directors:
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Producers:
- Sunmin Park, Fernando Bovaira, José Luis Cuerda
- Writers:
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Others:
- Alejandro Amen bar
- Aka:
- The Darkness
- Studio:
- Buena Vista
- Genres:
- Drama, Horror, Thrillers
- Collections:
- 10 Films to Watch if You Like Rebecca, Cinema Paradiso's 2023 Centenary Club: Part 1, Films to Watch If You Like..., Getting to Know..., Getting to Know: Nicole Kidman, Horror, New waves of Latin American Cinema, The Best Ghost and Haunted House Films, The Best Gothic Horror Films, A Brief History of Film..., Top 10 Films With Voiceover Narration, Top Films, What to watch by country
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 19/09/2011
- Run Time:
- 104 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Making-Of Special - a look inside "The Others"
- Visual FX Featurette
- Zeroderma Pigmenosum - What Is It? An inside look at the disease
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 02/10/2023
- Run Time:
- 104 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby Atmos
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- DVD Regions:
- Region 0 (All)
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- (0) All
- Bonus:
- New Looking Back at the The Others - Documentary including interviews with Alejandro Amenabar, Fernando Bovuira, Christopher Eccleston and Nicole Kidman
- A Look Inside 'The Others' - Original Documentary
- Visual Effects Featurette
- Xeroderma Pigmentosum; What Is It?
- An Intimate Look at Director Alejandro Amenabar
- Stills Gallery
- Original Trailer
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Reviews (4) of The Others
Tense Ghost Story With A Twist - The Others review by GI
A stylish and effective haunted house story that is probably influenced by Henry James The Turn Of The Screw and its various film adaptations. A fog bound, isolated old country house scenario with creepy shadows and subtle happenings to keep the tension switched on. However the film has a neat twist that sets it apart from your usual film of this kind and it avoids unnecessary sudden jump scares. Nicole Kidman is excellent here as Grace, a mother who awaits in her Jersey country mansion with her two young children, Ann (Alakina Mann) and Nicholas (James Bentley) for the return of her husband who's been away fighting in the Second World War, which is now over. The arrival, unannounced, of three new servants begins a chain of spooky events leading Grace to believe the house is haunted. The mystery element of the narrative is neatly scripted and keeps you guessing and even if you have previously seen this film it's worth another look in order to spot the subtle hints that litter throughout. A solidly entertaining ghost film that is clever and well presented.
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Agree with AD but not entirely - The Others review by Cato
I very much agree with AD's first two paragraphs, but the actress playing the part of the Irish nanny was one Fionnula Flanagan, which maybe gives the game away as to why she had her accent.
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Skilful plot Kidman magic - The Others review by JD
Nicole Kidman acted magically with two gifted, promising child actors. The plot moves beguilingly through twists and turns and has an unusual end. There are some good moments of sudden horror which would make anyone jolt (with a good and very dramatic musical score).
I don't watch many horror movies and this film is a good example of the reason, they are not that enjoyable, the bits between the horror are plain and it doesn't leave you with any other emotion than creepiness. This hybrid was worse than usual as the horror detracted from the period drama.
Why are actors forced to do accents? The nanny has the most varied Irish accent you will ever hear, which detracts so much from the atmosphere it should not be allowed. Not quite as bad as Brad Pitt's German accent or Tommy Lee's Irish accent.
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