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TMDB20091h 27mHorror / Thriller

Lake Mungo

If you've never seen a ghost... look closer.

After 16-year-old Alice Palmer drowns at a local dam, her family experiences a series of strange, inexplicable events centered in and around their home. Unsettled, the Palmers seek the help of a psychic and parapsychologist, who discovers that Alice led a secret, double life. At Lake Mungo, Alice's secret past emerges.

TMDB audience score

Based on 743 votes

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Lake Mungo at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 27m

At 1h 27m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes
Genres

Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror and thriller.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 7 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 3 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 4 more. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 743 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Lake Mungo tonight

  • It is a short one: 1h 27m, so it fits a late start.
  • It is included with Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 743 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Lake Mungo

Is Lake Mungo scary?
MyCinema has not rated Lake Mungo for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Lake Mungo in the US?
Lake Mungo streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 3 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 4 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Lake Mungo?
Lake Mungo runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
Is Lake Mungo suitable for kids?
Lake Mungo is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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