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"We're haunted by what we leave behind."
Aisha, a Senegalese immigrant who takes a job as a nanny for a wealthy white family in New York City, finds herself consumed by unsettling visions and a growing rage.
Director
Nikyatu Jusu
Starring
Anna Diop, Michelle Monaghan, Sinqua Walls
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Nanny was released 4 years ago in 2022.
Nanny is a Horror, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
CAST (20)
Anna Diop
Aisha
Michelle Monaghan
Amy
Sinqua Walls
Malik
Morgan Spector
Adam
Rose Decker
Rose
Leslie Uggams
Kathleen
OC
Olamide Candide Johnson
Mariatou
Jahleel Kamara
Lamine
Princess Adenike
Nikki
MP
Mitzie Pratt
Florence
KH
Keturah Hamilton
Cynthia
AQ
Anna Quirino
Filipina Nanny
SJ
Stephanie Jae Park
Christie
Zephani Idoko
Sallay
Ebbe Bassey
Aunt Sarah
AC
Alina Carson
Annoyed American Girl
Nate Archibald
Red Headed Boy
Michael Cuomo
Bob
GA
Gisela Adisa
Sandra
Rich Graff
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CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (4)
AWARDS (1)
B
Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award
2022
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (221 votes)
Popularity
5
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Nanny about?
Aisha, a Senegalese immigrant who takes a job as a nanny for a wealthy white family in New York City, finds herself consumed by unsettling visions and a growing rage.
How long is Nanny?
Nanny has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who directed Nanny?
Nanny was directed by Nikyatu Jusu.
Who stars in Nanny?
The cast of Nanny includes Anna Diop, Michelle Monaghan, Sinqua Walls, Morgan Spector, Rose Decker.
What is the rating of Nanny?
Nanny has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 221 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Horror
Drama
KEYWORDS (9)
new york city
emigration
son
nanny
american dream
hallucination
undocumented immigrant
senegalese
woman director
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