---
title: "While the Children Sleep"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/while-the-children-sleep-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 39824
imdb_id: "tt0961088"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 29
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# While the Children Sleep (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/while-the-children-sleep-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "While the Children Sleep" (2007).
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Title: While the Children Sleep (also known as The Sitter).
Year: 2007.
Release Date (US): 09/16/2007.
Genres: Horror, Thriller, TV Movie, Mystery.
Format: American made-for-television horror film.
Network/Platform: Released on the Lifetime Movie Network.
Director: Russell Mulcahy.
Cast: Mariana Klaveno, Gail O'Grady, William R. Moses, Tristan Lake Leabu, Madison Davenport, and Stacy Haiduk.
Runtime: 1h 30m.
Plot: A prosperous couple find the perfect live-in nanny but soon discover she intends to do her job to deadly perfection.
[5] is about a film shot in Riyadh (irrelevant).
[6] is about Kay Thompson/Liza Minnelli (irrelevant).
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Russell Mulcahy

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gail O'Grady** as *Meghan Eastman*
- **William R. Moses** as *Carter Eastman*
- **Mariana Klaveno** as *Abby Reed*
- **Madison Davenport** as *Casey Eastman*
- **Tristan Lake Leabu** as *Max Eastman*
- **Stacy Haiduk** as *Shawna Pierson*
- **Joanne Baron** as *Mel Olson*
- **Alan Blumenfeld** as *Del Olson*
- **Thomas Curtis** as *Tom Olson*
- **Jon Lindstrom** as *Tate Walker*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch While the Children Sleep online?
While the Children Sleep is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is While the Children Sleep worth watching?
While the Children Sleep holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 29 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie While the Children Sleep and when was it released?
While the Children Sleep is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2007. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed While the Children Sleep?
While the Children Sleep was directed by Russell Mulcahy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [While the Children Sleep — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/39824)
- [While the Children Sleep - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/While_the_Children_Sleep)
- [While the Children Sleep (2007) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/39824-while-the-children-sleep/cast)
- [While the Children Sleep (2007) 평점 후기 등장인물 무료 다시보기 OTT 보는곳](https://gamsgopromocode.com/)
- [International Oscars Race: Which Films Countries Are Submitting](https://variety.com/2022/film/global/2023-international-feature-oscar-submissions-1235331480/)
- [Kay Thompson: From Funny Face to Eloise (Simon & Schuster) by Sam Irvin](http://www.kaythompsonwebsite.com/index_htm_files/ENDNOTES_1_2018.pdf)

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