Is Stranger by the Lake scary?

MyCinema has not rated Stranger by the Lake for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch Stranger by the Lake in the US?

Stranger by the Lake streams on Metrograph and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, is free on Kanopy, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Stranger by the Lake?

Stranger by the Lake runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Is Stranger by the Lake suitable for kids?

Stranger by the Lake is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB20131h 40mDrama / Thriller

Stranger by the Lake

Name: Stranger by the Lake
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2013-06-12
Duration: 100 min

TMDB movie listing

Franck spends his summer days hopelessly searching for companionship at a popular cruising spot on the shores of a lake in rural France. One day, he meets Michel, an attractive yet darkly mysterious man and falls blindly in love.

TMDB audience score

Based on 480 votes

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Availability

Where to watch in the US

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Stranger by the Lake 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

Standard length · 1h 40m

At 1h 40m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 1 free · 2 to rent · 2 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Metrograph and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 480 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Stranger by the Lake tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 40m.
It is included with Metrograph and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 480 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Stranger by the Lake

Is Stranger by the Lake scary?: MyCinema has not rated Stranger by the Lake for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Stranger by the Lake in the US?: Stranger by the Lake streams on Metrograph and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, is free on Kanopy, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Stranger by the Lake?: Stranger by the Lake runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Is Stranger by the Lake suitable for kids?: Stranger by the Lake is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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