Better Watch Out
“You might be home but you're not alone.”
Synopsis
On a quiet suburban street tucked within a 'safe neighborhood', a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from strangers breaking into the house, only to discover that this is far from a normal home invasion.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-14
Top Cast
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Olivia DeJonge
Ashley
Levi Miller
Luke
Ed Oxenbould
Garrett
Aleks Mikic
Ricky
Dacre Montgomery
Jeremy
Patrick Warburton
Robert Lerner
Virginia Madsen
Deandra Lerner
Alexandra Matusko
Scary Movie Girl
Georgia Holland
Scary Movie Girl
Beau Andre
The Mangler
Michi Fifer
Christmas Caroler
Tara Jade Borg
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Tricia Mary Hennessy
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Mary Clearkin
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Hugo Monotti
Christmas Caroler
Brendan Clearkin
Christmas Caroler
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMonster Fest
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 6, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 6, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$176K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Peckover
- Screenplay & Story
- Zack Kahn, Chris Peckover
- Original Score
- Brian Cachia
- Original Title
- Better Watch Out
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $176K
- Production Studios
- Best Medicine Productions, Storm Vision Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Peckover
Zack Kahn, Chris Peckover
Brian Cachia
Carl Robertson
Julie-Anne De Ruvo
Sidonie Abbene, Brion Hambel, Paul Jensen, Brett Thornquest, Steven Matusko
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Peckover
Director
Zack Kahn
Screenplay
Chris Peckover
Screenplay
Sidonie Abbene
Producer
Brion Hambel
Producer
Paul Jensen
Producer
Brett Thornquest
Producer
Brian Cachia
Original Music Composer
Carl Robertson
Director of Photography
Julie-Anne De Ruvo
Editor
Richard Hobbs
Production Design
Anna Cahill
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Better Watch Out
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Better Watch Out about?
On a quiet suburban street tucked within a 'safe neighborhood', a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from strangers breaking into the house, only to discover that this is far from a normal home invasion.
Who directed Better Watch Out?
Better Watch Out was directed by Chris Peckover.
Who stars in Better Watch Out?
The principal cast of Better Watch Out includes Olivia DeJonge, Levi Miller, Ed Oxenbould, Aleks Mikic, Dacre Montgomery.
When was Better Watch Out released and how long is it?
Better Watch Out was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did Better Watch Out make at the box office?
Better Watch Out grossed $176K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Better Watch Out?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Better Watch Out was composed by Brian Cachia.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Better Watch Out?
Better Watch Out holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).