Afraid Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 14, 2024

Afraid

Release Date: Friday, August 30, 2024 Theaters

Director: Chris Weitz

Starring: Greg Hill • Riki Lindhome • Ben Youcef • John Cho • Katherine Waterston

PG-13 Horror N/A

3.25 / 5.0

63% WILL SEE 38% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, AIA seems able to do it all. She learns the family's behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family’s way.

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Who is making Afraid – Crew List

A look at Afraid behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Chris Weitz last helmed They Listen and Operation Finale. The film's writer Chris Weitz last penned The Creator and Pinocchio.

Director: Chris Weitz
Screenwriter: Chris Weitz
Producers: Jason Blum
Andrew Miano
Chris Weitz

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Blumhouse Productions

Production – What we know about the Afraid

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2024

Completed

Changed Afraid movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2024

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2023

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Dec 2022

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sexual material, some strong violence, some strong language, and thematic material.
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: They Listen
Language: English

Afraid Trailers and Clips

Afraid

Official Trailer

Afraid Release Date: When was the film released?

Afraid was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 30 , 2024. There were 17 17 other movies released on the same date, including Slingshot , Reagan and You Gotta Believe.

The estimated home release date for Afraid is currently being determined. Stay tuned!