archytele The Vault

Annabelle: Creation 2017

“You don't know the real story.”

Status
Released
Runtime
110 minutes
Director
David F. Sandberg
Networks
Atomic Monster, New Line Cinema, The Safran Company
Where to Stream
HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel
Streaming data from JustWatch
★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 6,031 votes R Horror Released
Find a cinema
Community & Your Rating
★ 6.6/10
Where to watch: HBO Max Amazon ChannelYouTube TVCinemax Amazon ChannelHBO MaxCinemax Apple TV ChannelAmazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At HomeSpectrum On DemandPlexSky GoNow TV CinemaRakuten TVSky Store
Advertisement
Quick answer

What is Annabelle: Creation?

The film is a prequel to the story of the Annabelle doll. It revolves around a doll maker and his wife who welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home.

Type
Film
Year
2017
Status
Released
Runtime
110 minutes
Release date
Aug 3, 2017
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Atomic Monster, New Line Cinema, The Safran Company
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$306,592,201
Genres
Horror
Updated
Series guide

At a glance

Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 6,031 votes
Episode runtime
~110 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Atomic Monster, New Line Cinema, The Safran Company
Availability by region

Where to watch in United States

Stream

HBO Max Amazon ChannelYouTube TVCinemax Amazon ChannelHBO MaxCinemax Apple TV Channel

Rent

Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At HomeSpectrum On DemandPlex

Buy

Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home
Check current availability in United States ↗

Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.

Trailer

Overview

The film is a prequel to the story of the Annabelle doll. It revolves around a doll maker and his wife who welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home. Several years have passed since the tragic death of their little girl. The doll maker's creation, Annabelle, becomes the target of the group's attention.

Advertisement

Should you watch it?

“A grieving doll maker's home becomes a nightmare when his cursed creation turns deadly.”

Reasons to watch
  • Provides atmospheric dread
  • Expands the backstory of the Annabelle doll
  • Runs under two hours
Keep in mind
  • Relies on familiar haunted‑doll motif

Watch it if you enjoy atmospheric horror that expands the backstory of a famous cursed doll.

The film features intense supernatural horror and graphic scares, making it unsuitable for younger viewers.

Ask the Vault

Ask anything about Annabelle: Creation — answers are spoiler-safe.

Your verdict

Is Annabelle: Creation worth watching?

Cast

Verified insights

Frequently asked questions

Is Annabelle: Creation a sequel or a prequel?

It is a prequel that explores the origins of the Annabelle doll.

When was the film released?

It opened in the United States on August 11, 2017.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty minutes.

What is the basic premise of the story?

A grieving doll maker and his wife host a nun and orphaned girls, becoming targeted by the possessed Annabelle.

Is the film part of a larger franchise?

Yes, it belongs to The Conjuring Universe.

Advertisement

Explore Annabelle: Creation

If you like Annabelle: Creation

See all similar titles →

What viewers say

No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Annabelle: Creation.