---
title: "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/miss-peregrine-s-home-for-peculiar-children-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 283366
imdb_id: "tt1935859"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 127
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 10537
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/miss-peregrine-s-home-for-peculiar-children-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" is a film that tells the story of a teenager's journey to a mysterious location. The teenager finds himself transported to an island where he encounters a group of orphans with special abilities. These orphans are being protected from creatures that seek to harm them. The teenager becomes involved in helping the orphans defend themselves against these threats. The orphans possess unique powers, which set them apart from others. The creatures pose a significant danger to the orphans, and the teenager plays a crucial role in their protection. The island serves as the primary setting for the story, where the teenager and the orphans must navigate their circumstances and confront the threats they face. The film explores the teenager's interactions with the orphans and the challenges they encounter on the island.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teenager discovers a hidden island sanctuary for orphans possessing extraordinary and dangerous abilities."

### Why Watch
- imaginative premise
- unique character abilities

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense fantasy sequences
- Tone & Suitability: This film is rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy action and violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, adventure, mysterious, supernatural

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tim Burton
- **Networks / Studios**: Chernin Entertainment, Tim Burton Productions, TSG Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eva Green** as *Miss Peregrine*
- **Asa Butterfield** as *Jacob Portman*
- **Samuel L. Jackson** as *Barron*
- **Judi Dench** as *Miss Avocet*
- **Rupert Everett** as *Ornithologist*
- **Chris O'Dowd** as *Franklin Portman*
- **Allison Janney** as *Dr. Golan*
- **Ella Purnell** as *Emma Bloom*
- **Terence Stamp** as *Abraham Portman*
- **Milo Parker** as *Hugh*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film's genre?
The film is classified as adventure and fantasy.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on September 30, 2016.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film has a runtime of two hours and seven minutes.

### Q: What is the premise?
A teenager is transported to an island to protect orphans with special powers from destructive creatures.

### Q: What is the rating?
The film is rated PG-13.

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