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The Housemaid Reaches India to Divided Reviews That Applaud Seyfried and Question the Plot

Fresh critiques from the film’s Indian rollout emphasize a standout performance by Amanda Seyfried, glossy mansion-set aesthetics and twist-heavy storytelling.

Overview

  • Paul Feig’s feature adapts Freida McFadden’s bestseller into a domestic thriller starring Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney and Brandon Sklenar, distributed in theaters by Lionsgate.
  • The film opened in India on January 1, 2026, extending its global theatrical run following a December U.S. debut, with a listed runtime of 131 minutes.
  • Reviewers broadly single out Seyfried’s volatile turn as the film’s most compelling element, while Sweeney’s more restrained performance draws mixed notes.
  • Critics highlight a two-perspective structure that shifts between Millie and Nina, using reversals and misdirection without revealing key twists.
  • Coverage points to polished ‘wealth porn’ visuals and notes explicit bedroom content contributing to a stricter rating in at least one market, alongside critiques of convenient plotting and the need to suspend disbelief.