Insidious
Runtime
102 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Insidious (2011)

American Movie2011Rating 6.9
📌 Available on Max and Prime Video🛡️ Older teens 13+
📖 Story

A family's desperate fight against unseen darkness becomes their only chance at survival when their son slips into an unexplainable coma. Insidious entities have breached their sanctuary, dragging the child into a realm between worlds where nightmares take form. A paranormal expert reveals truths more haunting than they imagined: this supernatural invasion is deeply personal. Racing against time and terror, they must journey into the abyss itself to reclaim their son from forces that refuse to let him go.

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Supernatural mystery

78
Strong recommendation
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weight
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
13+Older teens
📌 MPAA
Family supervision is recommended for younger viewers.
Runtime
102 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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⭐ 63.8/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-16
IMDb6.8/10365.7K votes68
Rotten Tomatoes66%66
Metacritic52/10052
TMDB6.9/107.3K votes69.4
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DirectorJames Wan
WritingLeigh Whannell
CastPatrick WilsonRose ByrneLin ShayeTy SimpkinsBarbara Hershey
ProductionOren PeliSteven SchneiderBrian Kavanaugh-JonesJason Blum
MusicJoseph BisharaZsolt MagyarTim D. Lloyd
CinematographyDavid M. BrewerJohn R. LeonettiDan Reilly

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Audio: English, Spanish
Subtitles: Multiple
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An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.

🏆Historic outlier66.7x
💱Analysis currency: USD
🏆 Historic outlier

Revenue became exceptional against a very small cost base

The return multiple is extremely high because the reported production budget is unusually small compared with the recorded box office revenue.
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Historic commercial outlier
The release delivered $100.1M against a reported budget of $1.5M to become an exceptional return case against its production cost.
💹 Return multiple: 66.7x📈 ROI: +6,574%🧾 Historic outlier
💰Budget
$1.5M1.5 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$100.1M100.1 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🏆Commercial gap
+$98.6M+98.6 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🏆Return multiple
66.7x66.7x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Relative map for a low-budget outlier
Relative scale — outlier figures
Budget
$1.5M
Revenue
$100.1M
Commercial gap
+$98.6M
Budget: $1.5M • Revenue: $100.1M • Commercial gap: +$98.6M ROI +6,574%
This commercial analysis treats the title as an exceptional low-budget/high-return case, so the return multiple should be read as an outlier rather than a normal blockbuster comparison. — Return multiple is far above normal blockbuster ranges.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.

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Director: James Wan

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1Where can I watch Insidious?
Insidious is available on multiple streaming platforms including Prime Video, Disney+, Max, and Hulu. You can choose the platform available in your region to watch the film in high quality.
2Is Insidious suitable for children and families?
Insidious is an intense horror and thriller film that is not suitable for young children due to its frightening scenes. It is recommended for teenagers and adults who enjoy horror films.
3What is the duration of Insidious?
Insidious has a runtime of 102 minutes (1 hour and 42 minutes), providing an engaging viewing experience without excessive length.
4Who is the director and cast of Insidious?
The film is directed by James Wan, a master of horror cinema, and stars Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, and Ty Simpkins. Released in 2011, it became a major worldwide success.
5What is the plot of Insidious?
The film follows a family whose son falls into a mysterious coma in a quiet house harboring something dark. The family discovers that an evil force has invaded their home, leading them on a terrifying journey through supernatural realms.
6Are there sequels to Insidious?
Yes, the original Insidious from 2011 was so successful that multiple sequels were produced to expand this terrifying and thrilling cinematic universe.

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