SimilarScreen
Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek

Come out, come out, whatever you are.

20056.31h 41m

Overview

David Callaway tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide and has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily on his own. David is at first amused to discover that Emily has created an imaginary friend named 'Charlie', but it isn't long before 'Charlie' develops a sinister and violent side, and as David struggles with his daughter's growing emotional problems, he comes to the frightening realisation that 'Charlie' isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination.

Directed by John Polson
Written by Ari Schlossberg
Produced by Barry Josephson
Box OfficeBudget: $30.0MRevenue: $127.4M

Top Cast

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

David Callaway

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning

Emily Callaway

Famke Janssen

Famke Janssen

Katherine

Elisabeth Shue

Elisabeth Shue

Elizabeth

Amy Irving

Amy Irving

Alison Callaway

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

Sheriff Hafferty

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Laura

Robert John Burke

Robert John Burke

Steven

M

Molly Grant Kallins

Amy

D

David Chandler

Mr. Haskins

Themes & Keywords

loss of loved onehouseimaginary friend

About Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek is a horror, mystery film released in 2005 exploring themes of loss of loved one, house, imaginary friend. Directed by John Polson, it stars Robert De Niro, Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen. David Callaway tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide and has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily on his own. David is at first amused to discover that Emily has created an imaginary friend named 'Charlie', but it isn't long before 'Charlie' develops a sinister and violent side, and as David struggles with his daughter's growing emotional problems, he comes to the frightening realisation that 'Charlie' isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination.

Movies Similar to Hide and Seek

Discover titles like Hide and Seek — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 movies similar to Hide and Seek

If you enjoyed Hide and Seek, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of Hide and Seek.

1408
38% Match

1408(2007)

Movie6.7/10

A man who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror.

A Dark Song
35% Match

A determined young woman and a damaged occultist risk their lives and souls to perform a dangerous ritual that will grant them what they want.

Hereditary
35% Match

Hereditary(2018)

Movie7.3/10

Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.

Imaginary
31% Match

Imaginary(2024)

Movie5.9/10

When Jessica moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chauncey she finds in the basement. Alice starts playing games with Chauncey that begin playful and become increasingly sinister. As Alice’s behavior becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize Chauncey is much more than the stuffed toy bear she believed him to be.

The Grudge
30% Match

The Grudge(2004)

Movie5.9/10

An American nurse living and working in Tokyo is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse, one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim.

From Hell
30% Match

From Hell(2001)

Movie6.7/10

Frederick Abberline is an opium-huffing inspector from Scotland Yard who falls for one of Jack the Ripper's prostitute targets in this Hughes brothers adaption of a graphic novel that posits the Ripper's true identity.

I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer
28% Match

Several teenagers in a small-town in Colorado concoct a July 4th prank based on a frightening legend that goes awry when their friend ends up accidentally killed; however, the teens agree to keep their involvement a secret from the authorities, who continue to search for the man who apparently killed their friend. A year later, with the July 4th celebration coming up again, the teenagers realize that they're being stalked by someone who clearly intends on keeping the horrible legend alive by killing them off.

The Orphanage
28% Match

A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage, intent on reopening it. Before long, her son starts to communicate with a new invisible friend.

Paranormal Activity 4
27% Match

It has been five years since the disappearance of Katie and Hunter, and a suburban family witness strange events in their neighborhood when a woman and a mysterious child move in.

A Ghost Story
27% Match

Recently deceased, a white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to console his bereft wife, only to find that in his spectral state he has become unstuck in time, forced to watch passively as the life he knew and the woman he loves slowly slip away.

The Cellar
25% Match

The Cellar(2022)

Movie6.5/10

When Keira Woods' daughter mysteriously vanishes in the cellar of their new house in the country, she soon discovers there is an ancient and powerful entity controlling their home that she will have to face or risk losing her family's souls forever.

You Should Have Left
25% Match

In an effort to repair their relationship, a couple books a vacation in the countryside for themselves and their daughter. What starts as a perfect retreat begins to fall apart as one loses their grip on reality, and a sinister force tries to tear them apart.