---
title: "The House with a Clock in Its Walls"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-house-with-a-clock-in-its-walls-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 463821
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-house-with-a-clock-in-its-walls-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The House with a Clock in Its Walls is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror. Produced and broadcast by Reliance Entertainment, Mythology Entertainment, Amblin Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young orphan discovers his warlock uncle’s magical mansion hides a ticking secret."

### Why Watch
- Enchanting magical adventure for young audiences
- Humorous tone balances spooky mystery
- Family-friendly fantasy with whimsical visuals

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mild spooky moments may unsettle very young children
- Pacing is gentle, which might feel slow for older kids
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s PG rating and blend of comedy with mild horror make it suitable for most families, though younger kids should be prepared for spooky scenes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: magical, spooky, family-friendly, adventurous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Eli Roth
- **Networks / Studios**: Reliance Entertainment, Mythology Entertainment, Amblin Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jack Black** as *Jonathan Barnavelt*
- **Cate Blanchett** as *Florence Zimmerman*
- **Owen Vaccaro** as *Lewis Barnavelt*
- **Kyle MacLachlan** as *Isaac Izard*
- **Renée Elise Goldsberry** as *Selena Izard*
- **Colleen Camp** as *Mrs. Hanchett*
- **Sunny Suljic** as *Tarby Corrigan*
- **Lorenza Izzo** as *Mother*
- **Braxton Bjerken** as *Woody Mingo*
- **Vanessa Anne Williams** as *Rose Rita Pottinger*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: How old is the main character?
Lewis is ten years old.

### Q: Is the movie appropriate for children?
Yes, it is rated PG and presented as a family-friendly fantasy with mild spooky elements.

### Q: Who does Lewis stay with after his parents die?
He lives with his Uncle Jonathan, who is revealed to be a warlock.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
The movie mixes comedy, family, fantasy, horror, and mystery.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The House with a Clock in Its Walls — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/463821)

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