The House with a Clock in Its Walls
“This house knows what makes you tick.”
Synopsis
When ten-year-old Lewis is suddenly orphaned, he is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan in a creaky (and creepy) old mansion with a mysterious ticking noise that emanates from the walls. Upon discovering that his uncle is a warlock, Lewis begins learning magic, but when he rebelliously resurrects an evil warlock he must find the secret of the house and save the world from destruction.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-28
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Jack Black
Jonathan Barnavelt
Cate Blanchett
Florence Zimmerman
Owen Vaccaro
Lewis Barnavelt
Kyle MacLachlan
Isaac Izard
Renée Elise Goldsberry
Selena Izard
Colleen Camp
Mrs. Hanchett
Sunny Suljic
Tarby Corrigan
Lorenza Izzo
Mother
Braxton Bjerken
Woody Mingo
Vanessa Anne Williams
Rose Rita Pottinger
Ricky Muse
Bus Driver
Charles Green
Soda Jerk
De'Jon Watts
Clark
Aaron Beelner
Clown Automaton
Joshua Phillips
Clown Automaton
Christian Calloway
Azazel
Caleb Lawrence
Sweet Shop Employee
Dylan Gage
Sweet Shop Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 67 DaysWestfield
Festival / Special Debut
September 21, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 27, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 18, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$42M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$131.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.13x
+$89.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eli Roth
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Kripke
- Original Score
- Nathan Barr
- Original Title
- The House with a Clock in Its Walls
- Country of Origin
- India, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $42M
- Worldwide Gross
- $131.5M
- Production Studios
- Reliance Entertainment, Mythology Entertainment, Amblin Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eli Roth
Eric Kripke, John Bellairs
Nathan Barr
Rogier Stoffers
Fred Raskin, Andrew S. Eisen
Laeta Kalogridis, Tracey Nyberg, Bradley J. Fischer, Eric Kripke, William Sherak
Department Leadership Roster
Lance Gilbert
Stunt Coordinator
Eric Kripke
Screenplay
Eli Roth
Director
Bradley J. Fischer
Producer
Eric Kripke
Producer
James Vanderbilt
Producer
Fred Raskin
Editor
Andrew S. Eisen
Editor
Rogier Stoffers
Director of Photography
Nathan Barr
Original Music Composer
Marlene Stewart
Costume Design
Jon Hutman
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House with a Clock in Its Walls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The House with a Clock in Its Walls about?
When ten-year-old Lewis is suddenly orphaned, he is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan in a creaky (and creepy) old mansion with a mysterious ticking noise that emanates from the walls. Upon discovering that his uncle is a warlock, Lewis begins learning magic, but when he rebelliously resurrects an evil warlock he must find the secret of the house and save the world from destruction.
Who directed The House with a Clock in Its Walls?
The House with a Clock in Its Walls was directed by Eli Roth.
Who stars in The House with a Clock in Its Walls?
The principal cast of The House with a Clock in Its Walls includes Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro, Kyle MacLachlan, Renée Elise Goldsberry.
When was The House with a Clock in Its Walls released and how long is it?
The House with a Clock in Its Walls was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of The House with a Clock in Its Walls?
The House with a Clock in Its Walls had a reported production budget of $42M and grossed $131.5M at the worldwide box office (3.13 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The House with a Clock in Its Walls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House with a Clock in Its Walls was composed by Nathan Barr.
Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls based on a book or true story?
The House with a Clock in Its Walls is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Bellairs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The House with a Clock in Its Walls?
The House with a Clock in Its Walls holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).