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The Housemaid (2025)

Runtime 131 min
Release date 18/12/2025
Country United States of America
Production
Lionsgate Lionsgate
Media Capital Technologies Media Capital Technologies
Hidden Pictures Hidden Pictures
Pretty Dangerous Pictures Pretty Dangerous Pictures
Overview
Trying to escape her past, Millie Calloway accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina and Andrew Winchester. But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous—a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power.
Directors & Screenwriters
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Paul Feig
Director
Rebecca Sonnenshine profile photo
Rebecca Sonnenshine
Screenwriter
Cast
Sydney Sweeney profile photo
Sydney Sweeney
as Millie Calloway
Amanda Seyfried profile photo
Amanda Seyfried
as Nina Winchester
Brandon Sklenar profile photo
Brandon Sklenar
as Andrew Winchester
Michele Morrone profile photo
Michele Morrone
as Enzo
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Indiana Elle
as Cece Winchester
All trailers
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peak "roses are red" just dropped

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Duration: 00:15
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The Housemaid is.... deliciously unhinged

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Duration: 00:16
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"bat s*** crazy brilliant"

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christmas done right

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Duration: 00:15
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MATCH REVIEW NOW PLAYING

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Duration: 00:16
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Final Trailer

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Duration: 01:11
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brace yourself, all the tea is getting spilled

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Duration: 00:16
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you think it's safe here? cute...

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Duration: 00:18
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there's no place like home ... right?

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Duration: 00:16
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call it a woman’s intuition.

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Duration: 00:16
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Official Trailer 2

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Duration: 01:40
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so, um... are you coming in or what?

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Duration: 00:18
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Official Trailer

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Duration: 02:30
Did You Know?
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Sydney Sweeney’s seductive thriller turns desire into danger — and it paid off

The Housemaid follows Millie (Sydney Sweeney), a former convict desperate to rebuild her life, who lands a job as a housemaid for a wealthy couple. The seemingly ordinary domestic setting quickly sizzles when Millie embarks on a highly physical, forbidden liaison with her employer, Andrew (Brandon Sklenar), turning the home into a pressure cooker of attraction and menace. Director Paul Feig, best known for his comedy chops, admitted he was nervous about tackling the film’s explicit intimacy. An intimacy coordinator stepped in, treating the sex scenes like stunt choreography, which relaxed the set and gave Sweeney and Sklenar the freedom to perform with abandon. The result is a seamless blend of thriller, mystery, and erotic fantasy that keeps viewers on edge. The gamble paid off spectacularly—The Housemaid raked in $400.5 million worldwide, cementing its status as a box‑office powerhouse. With audiences hungry for more, a sequel is already in the works, promising to push the dangerous chemistry even further.
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Sydney Sweeney's The Housemaid Hits HBO Max on October 9
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Sydney Sweeney’s thriller ‘The Housemaid’ jumps to HBO Max, promising a wider audience for the R‑rated mystery.

The Housemaid lands on HBO Max on October 9, marking its first major streaming expansion beyond Starz’s U.S. window. The move puts the R‑rated thriller on a platform with a massive subscriber base, giving the film a chance to reach far beyond its original domestic audience. Sydney Sweeney returns as Millie, a housemaid whose fresh start with a wealthy couple quickly unravels into a web of dangerous secrets. Directed by Paul Feig and adapted from Freida McFadden’s bestselling novel—who also co‑writes the screenplay—the story blends suspense with mystery in a 131‑minute ride. Backed by producers Todd Lieberman and Feig, the project boasts an impressive roster of executive producers, including Amanda Seyfried and Sweeney herself. Its status as one of Sweeney’s biggest hits, bolstered by a star‑studded cast and a well‑known director, keeps the title in the conversation as it prepares for its wider streaming debut.
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Sydney Sweeney’s The Housemaid Sets Official Streaming Date on HBO Max
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Sydney Sweeney’s gritty comeback lands on HBO Max this October

After a decade behind bars, Sydney Sweeney’s Millie Calloway steps into a Long Island mansion as a housekeeper, only to find herself caught in a volatile love triangle with husband Andrew (Brandon Sklenar) and his pregnant wife Nina (Amanda Seyfried). The tension escalates as Nina’s jealousy over Millie’s closeness to her husband collides with Millie’s unease about Nina’s unpredictable mood swings, setting the stage for a modern erotic thriller that keeps viewers guessing. Directed by Paul Feig—best known for Ghostbusters and Bridesmaids—and scripted by Rebecca Sonnenshine of The Boys fame, The Housemaid turned a modest $35 million budget into a $400 million box‑office juggernaut after its December 2025 theatrical run. The film’s success was cemented with a VOD launch on February 3 and a physical release on March 17, and now it’s primed for a second wind on HBO Max starting October 9. The story is adapted from Freida McFadden’s 2022 New York Times bestseller, which has already spawned two sequels—The Housemaid’s Secret and The Housemaid Is Watching. Lionsgate confirmed that Feig, Sonnenshine, and Sweeney will reunite for The Housemaid’s Secret, promising fans more high‑stakes domestic drama as Millie moves into a new house to help a woman escape an abusive husband. With its blend of psychological suspense, steamy intrigue, and a powerhouse cast, The Housemaid offers a perfect binge‑watch for thriller aficionados looking to catch up before the next chapter drops. Get ready to stream the scandalous saga this October on HBO Max.
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