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The Housemaid (2025)
Runtime
131 min
Release date
18/12/2025
Country
United States of America
Production
Lionsgate
Media Capital Technologies
Hidden 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
Paul Feig
Director
Rebecca Sonnenshine
Screenwriter
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Sydney Sweeney
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Millie Calloway
Amanda Seyfried
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Nina Winchester
Brandon Sklenar
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Andrew Winchester
Michele Morrone
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Enzo
Indiana Elle
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Cece Winchester
Sarah Cooper
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Pam
Elizabeth Perkins
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Mrs. Winchester
Amanda Joy Erickson
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Suzanne
Megan Ferguson
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Jilliane
Ellen Tamaki
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Patrice
Peter Colandro
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Cashier
Don DiPetta
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Officer Jenkins
Lamar Baucom-Slaughter
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Officer Stanley
Kathy Costa McKeown
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Ballet Instructor
Alaina Surgener
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Amanda
Cailen Fu
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Hotel Desk Clerk
Alexandra Seal
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Officer Jessica Connors
Brian D. Cohen
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Detective Smythe
Arabella Olivia Clark
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Young Nina (8yrs)
Ken Barnett
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Professor
Matt Walton
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Lynch
Maury Ginsberg
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Therapist
Piper Rae Patterson
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Pretty Nurse
Sophia Bunnell
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Kelsey
Jeffrey Bean
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Andrew's Reverend
Ellen Adair
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Lisa
Bryce Biederman
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Male Student
Brian Smyj
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Charlie
Jen Egan
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Prison Guard
Emely Cartagena
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Prisoner
Hannah Scott
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Prisoner
Hannah Cruz
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Lexi
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The Housemaid is.... deliciously unhinged
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brace yourself, all the tea is getting spilled
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you think it's safe here? cute...
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there's no place like home ... right?
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call it a woman’s intuition.
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so, um... are you coming in or what?
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Did You Know?
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.
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.
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.
Sydney Sweeney’s thriller ‘The Housemaid’ has turned into a streaming juggernaut and a $400 million box‑office smash.
The 2025 thriller ‘The Housemaid’ has vaulted into the upper echelons of the year’s box‑office, pulling in more than $400 million worldwide. Its momentum didn’t stop at the theater doors – the film now dominates Amazon and Apple TV’s top‑chart rankings and has shattered streaming records on the Starz platform, cementing its status as a cross‑medium phenomenon.
At the center of the buzz is Sydney Sweeney, whose rise from Emmy‑nominated turns in HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ and ‘The White Lotus’ to leading roles in hits like ‘Anyone But You’ and ‘Immaculate’ has culminated in her most lucrative cinematic outing yet. Industry observers point to the film’s success as a key milestone that solidifies Sweeney’s box‑office appeal and positions her among Hollywood’s most bankable stars.
Fans don’t have to wait long for the next chapter. Production is already underway on ‘The Housemaid’s Secret,’ slated for a December 2027 theatrical release, promising to follow Millie Calloway into fresh mysteries and heightened danger. In the meantime, the original movie remains readily accessible for rental and purchase, allowing new viewers to dive into the suspenseful world that sparked a cultural ripple.
The continued streaming dominance and the looming sequel underscore how a single thriller can reshape a star’s trajectory while keeping audiences glued to both the big screen and their home devices.
Sydney Sweeney’s thriller ‘The Housemaid’ dominates October streaming
The Housemaid has surged to the top of Sydney Sweeney’s October streaming lineup, landing on HBO Max on October 9 after a record‑breaking theatrical run. The R‑rated psychological thriller opened in cinemas on December 19, 2025, and pulled in a staggering $400.5 million worldwide, cementing its status as a box‑office juggernaut.
The film, adapted from Freida McFadden’s bestselling novel series, follows Sweeney’s Millie Calloway—a housemaid with a shadowy past who discovers the seemingly perfect couple she works for are anything but. Amanda Seyfried anchors the first half, while Brandon Sklenar delivers a magnetic performance in the latter, guiding the story from uneasy romance to full‑blown thriller with shocking twists and plenty of blood.
Audiences have responded in kind, rewarding the movie with a near‑perfect 92 % score on Rotten Tomatoes. The buzz has already green‑lit a sequel, The Housemaid’s Secret, slated for a December 17, 2027 theatrical release. With its blend of suspense, style, and Sweeney’s chilling turn, The Housemaid stands out as the must‑watch entry among the three Sweeney titles streaming this month.