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The Housemaid: Is the Movie Worth Watching?

The Housemaid book cover

The Housemaid

by Freida McFadden

Psychological Thriller
Film Adaptation
Now Streaming

Director: Paul Feig

Screenplay: Rebecca Sonnenshine

Studio: Lionsgate

Theatrical Release: December 19, 2025

Streaming: Hulu & Starz

The Cast

Sydney SweeneyMillie Calloway
Amanda SeyfriedNina Winchester
Brandon SklenarAndrew Winchester
Michele MorroneEnzo Accardi
Elizabeth PerkinsEvelyn Winchester

What the Critics Are Saying

6.7/10

IMDb

73%

Rotten Tomatoes

65%

Metacritic

Critics largely praised the film as a solid, entertaining adaptation — with Amanda Seyfried's performance as Nina drawing particular attention. Some noted that Sydney Sweeney and Brandon Sklenar were outshone by their co-star, though the overall consensus was that the film delivers the tension and twists fans of the book were hoping for. A few changes from the source material — including the fate of Enzo and the way Andrew meets his end — were noticed by readers, but most agreed the spirit of the story remained intact.

What We Know

Freida McFadden's bestselling thriller — the one that seemingly everyone read — has made the leap to the screen, and the result is better than many skeptics expected. Paul Feig directs with a tight grip on atmosphere, and Amanda Seyfried is the clear standout of the cast, bringing a complexity to Nina that elevates the whole film. The movie made $401.7 million on a $35 million budget, proving the book's fanbase showed up — and then some. It hit theaters December 19, 2025, and is now streaming. If you haven't seen it yet, this weekend is your chance!

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