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Ouija (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Ouija is a 2014 action thriller directed by Stiles White, starring Olivia Cooke, Daren Kagasoff and Douglas Smith. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $103.7 million worldwide on a $5 million budget. Critics gave it 6% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.

IMDb rating
4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
6%
worldwide gross
$103.7M
Metascore
38
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Ouija (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Stiles White
Original language
English
Budget
$5M
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Ouija About?

The premise of Ouija without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following a tragic loss, Laine seeks solace and closure, inadvertently unleashing a dangerous supernatural force through an antique Ouija board. Strange and inexplicable events begin to plague her and her friends as they try to uncover the mysterious identity and dark intentions of the entity they’ve contacted. They soon realize that a sinister power has been awakened, and their own lives are in grave danger unless they can find a way to stop it.

Ouija Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • ouija
  • ouija board
  • ghost
  • sister sister relationship
  • attic
  • door opens by itself
  • overflowing bathtub
  • spirit
  • friend
  • evil spirit
  • funeral
  • death of girlfriend
+38 more
  • haunted house
  • basement
  • high school
  • board game
  • death of friend
  • younger version of character
  • telephone call
  • supernatural power
  • psychotronic film
  • witchboard
  • midnight movie
  • grindhouse film
  • character repeats someone else's dialogue
  • characters murdered one by one
  • woman uses a wheelchair
  • paranormal phenomenon
  • occult ritual
  • tween girl
  • cleavage
  • evil sister
  • girl wears a nightgown
  • begins with a flashback
  • teenage girl
  • home alone
  • burning things in a fireplace
  • suicide by hanging
  • scene before opening credits
  • high school senior
  • cell phone video
  • death of best friend
  • sisters relationship
  • father daughter hug
  • lights go out
  • gas stove
  • riding a bicycle
  • tunnel
  • restaurant
  • door slam
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Cast & crew

Ouija Cast

Olivia Cooke leads the cast, with Daren Kagasoff and Douglas Smith. Directed by Stiles White; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Ouija

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Ratings

Ouija Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Ouija 6% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.

Plot

Ouija Plot Summary

What happens in Ouija from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the opening scene, two young girls, Laine and Debbie, are absorbed in a game of Ouija in Laine’s room. As Debbie explains how to manipulate the planchette to tap into the spirit world, they recite the incantation, “As friends we gathered, hearts are true; spirits near, we call to you.” However, Laine’s encounter with a spirit is abruptly halted when she sees her younger sister Sarah, prompting her to shoo her away.

Full summary

The whole story of Ouija, scene by scene

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Box office

Ouija Box Office & Budget

Ouija grossed $103.7 million worldwide on a $5 million budget, 21 times what it cost. $50.9 million came from the US and Canada and $52.8 million (51%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$103.7M

21× its budget

US & Canada
$50.9M
International
$52.8M
Budget
$5M
US & Canada 49% Rest of the world 51%
Videos

Ouija Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 1 featurette.

Official Trailer
  • Clip The First 10 Minutes - Extended Preview
  • Featurette A Look Inside
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ouija?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What ritual do Laine and Debbie perform at the beginning of the film?

Cars

Cars in Ouija

8 cars on screen, including the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2002 Honda CR-V.

All 8 cars
  • 2004 Ford Crown Victoria in Ouija 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 2002 Honda CR-V in Ouija 2002 Honda CR-V Minor role
  • Subaru Impreza in Ouija Subaru Impreza Minor role
  • 2011 Volvo S60 in Ouija 2011 Volvo S60 Minor role
Details

Ouija Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “死亡占卜” and “Уиджи: Доска Дьявола”.

Also known as
  • 死亡占卜
  • Уиджи: Доска Дьявола
  • Ouija - Spiel nicht mit dem Teufel
  • Ouija: O jogo dos Espíritos
  • Ouija: Πίνακας Πνευμάτων
  • Diabelska Plansza Ouija
  • Ölüm Alfabesi
  • הסיאנס
  • Віджа: Смертельна гра
  • 碟仙
  • Смъртоносна азбука
  • Garu izsaukšana
+6 more
  • 위자
  • Trò Chơi Gọi Hồn
  • 呪い襲い殺す
  • Prizivanje duhova
  • Vidža lentelė, უიჯი
  • กระดานผีกระชากวิญญาณ

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FAQ

Ouija FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ouija, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ouija?

Ouija runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Ouija released?

Ouija was released on October 24, 2014.

Who directed Ouija?

Ouija was directed by Stiles White.

Who is in the cast of Ouija?

Ouija stars Olivia Cooke, Daren Kagasoff and Douglas Smith, among 5 credited actors.

How much did Ouija make at the box office?

Ouija grossed $103.7 million worldwide ($50.9 million domestic, $52.8 million international) on a budget of $5 million.

How is Ouija rated?

Ouija has 4.5/10 on IMDb, 6% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.

Does Ouija have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Ouija has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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