Where to Watch The Housemaid at Home (VOD) + When It Might Hit Streaming

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The Housemaid at Home: VOD Options Right Now + Streaming Date Predictions (Updated Feb 2026)

If you’re trying to watch The Housemaid at home, the good news is you don’t have to wait for a subscription streamer. As of February 22, 2026, the movie is available on premium video-on-demand (PVOD), meaning you can rent or buy it digitally on major stores.

Quick answer: how to watch The Housemaid at home

  • Watch now (at home): Rent or buy on PVOD (digital stores).
  • Typical PVOD price: about $19.99 to rent and $24.99 to buy (pricing can vary by platform and promos).
  • Streaming (subscription) prediction: expected to land on Starz first, most likely in spring 2026.

Where to Watch The Housemaid on VOD (Rent/Buy)

“VOD” here means you’re paying specifically for this movie (renting or buying digitally). It’s the fastest legit way to watch at home while the film is still in its post-theatrical window.

Common places it’s available (U.S.)

  • Prime Video Store
  • Apple TV (iTunes)
  • Fandango at Home
  • YouTube Movies & TV

PVOD rental rules that trip people up

  • “30 days to start” usually means once you rent, you have a window to press play for the first time.
  • “48 hours to finish” usually means once you hit play, the countdown starts before the rental expires.
  • Buying is best if you rewatch thrillers for clues, or want bonus features (when included by the retailer).

Watch on Prime Video (no Prime subscription required)

One handy detail: you typically don’t need an Amazon Prime membership to rent or buy a title from the Prime Video Store (you just need an Amazon account).

When Might The Housemaid Hit Streaming? (What “Streaming” Usually Means Here)

A lot of “where to watch” confusion comes from the word streaming. People use it to mean both:

  • Paid digital streaming (PVOD rent/buy)
  • Subscription streaming (included with Starz/another service)

Most likely first subscription home: Starz

Because this is a Lionsgate release, the most realistic expectation is that it arrives on Starz first for subscription viewers. Many entertainment outlets are currently projecting a spring 2026 Starz window, with several estimates clustering around early-to-mid April 2026 (often cited as roughly April 3–April 17, 2026), but an exact date can change until it’s officially announced.

What comes after Starz?

After a Starz “first window,” the next stop is often another major service later on. Several reports point to Prime Video as a likely later streaming home after the Starz window, based on Lionsgate’s distribution deals.

A realistic “at-home timeline” to keep in your head

  • Theaters: opened December 19, 2025
  • PVOD (rent/buy): February 3, 2026
  • Subscription streaming (expected): Starz in spring 2026 (best current guess: early/mid-April)
  • Later streaming home (possible): Prime Video after Starz

Trailer + Social Buzz (YouTube, Instagram, and more)

If you’re deciding whether to rent or wait, the official trailer and behind-the-scenes promos give a pretty accurate “vibe check” for the movie’s tone.

What Reddit Reviews Say About The Housemaid (and Book vs. Movie Changes)

Reddit discussions have been especially active in two places: box office / audience-reaction threads, and readers comparing the adaptation to Freida McFadden’s novel.

If you read the book first, these threads can be useful for setting expectations around what changed, what got condensed for pacing, and which “twist moments” hit harder on screen versus on the page.

Don’t Mix It Up: There Are Multiple Titles Called “The Housemaid”

If a search result looks “off” (wrong cast, wrong year, different language), you’re not imagining things: there are several films with the same English title.

The classic Korean film (1960)

Kim Ki-young’s The Housemaid (1960) is a famous, influential Korean thriller and is often available via specialty film services like the Criterion Channel. Make sure the listing you click matches the year and the cast you’re expecting.

FAQ: The Housemaid VOD and Streaming

Is The Housemaid on Netflix?

As of late February 2026, the main at-home option being widely reported is PVOD (rent/buy). If you’re seeing a Netflix “The Housemaid,” double-check the year and cast, because Netflix carries other titles with the same name.

Is it “free” on Prime Video with a subscription?

Not in the early PVOD phase. On Prime Video right now, it’s typically a paid rental or purchase from the Prime Video Store. If it later becomes included with a subscription, that usually happens after earlier windows play out.

When will The Housemaid be on Starz?

There’s no single official date in every outlet yet, but the most consistent reporting places it in spring 2026, with multiple estimates pointing to an early-to-mid April window.

Last updated: February 22, 2026