Is Lake Placid scary?

MyCinema has not rated Lake Placid for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, comedy, and action film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Lake Placid in the US?

Lake Placid streams on Netflix, fuboTV, Philo, and 3 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Lake Placid?

Lake Placid runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Is Lake Placid suitable for kids?

Lake Placid is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19991h 22mHorror / Comedy / Action / Science Fiction / Thriller

Lake Placid

Name: Lake Placid
Genre: Horror, Comedy, Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 1999-07-15
Duration: 82 min

You'll never know what bit you.

When a man is eaten alive by an unknown creature, the local Game Warden teams up with a paleontologist from New York to find the beast. Add to the mix an eccentric philanthropist with a penchant for "Crocs", and here we go! This quiet, remote lake is suddenly the focus of an intense search for a crocodile with a taste for live animals...and people!

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Lake Placid at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 22m

At 1h 22m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Comedy · Action · Science Fiction · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror, comedy, action, science fiction, and thriller.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: Netflix, fuboTV, Philo, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1,317 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Lake Placid tonight

It is a short one: 1h 22m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Netflix, fuboTV, Philo, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Lake Placid

Is Lake Placid scary?: MyCinema has not rated Lake Placid for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, comedy, and action film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Lake Placid in the US?: Lake Placid streams on Netflix, fuboTV, Philo, and 3 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Lake Placid?: Lake Placid runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
Is Lake Placid suitable for kids?: Lake Placid 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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