# The Lake House (2006) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-lake-house-2006/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 53% |
| Editorial Rating | 35/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 73% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 52/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.9/5 |
| IMDb | 6.8/10 |
| Director | Alejandro Agresti |
| Genres | Romance, Drama, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 99 min |

## Quick answer

The Lake House (2006) earns a 53% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Reeves and Sandra Bullock’s time-crossed romance — a glossy remake with enduring date-night search traffic. Critics and audiences diverge (35% critic vs 73% audience). Metascore 52/100. Directed by Alejandro Agresti.

## Celluloid verdict

Reeves and Sandra Bullock’s time-crossed romance — a glossy remake with enduring date-night search traffic.

## Synopsis

When architect Alex Wyler moves into an unusual glass house on stilts over a lake, he discovers a note from the previous tenant in the mailbox--but no one's lived in the house for years. He replies and soon discovers that he's corresponding with a doctor named Kate Forster. Their correspondence, only through the 'magical' mailbox, turns romantic and their paths cross in unexpected ways, but when they try to truly connect, danger looms. They must try to unravel the mystery behind their extraordinary romance before it's too late.

## Cast

Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Christopher Plummer, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Dylan Walsh, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Lynn Collins, Mike Bacarella, Kevin M. Brennan

## Where to watch

the United States: not currently streaming
Japan: U-NEXT
the United Arab Emirates: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is The Lake House worth watching?**
The Lake House holds a 53% Celluloid Score. Reeves and Sandra Bullock’s time-crossed romance — a glossy remake with enduring date-night search traffic.

**What is The Lake House about?**
When architect Alex Wyler moves into an unusual glass house on stilts over a lake, he discovers a note from the previous tenant in the mailbox--but no one's lived in the house for years. He replies and soon discovers that he's corresponding with a doctor named Kate Forster. Their correspondence, only through the 'magical' mailbox, turns romantic and their paths cross in unexpected ways, but when they try to truly connect, danger looms. They must try to unravel the mystery behind their extraordinary romance before it's too late.

**Who directed The Lake House?**
The Lake House (2006) was directed by Alejandro Agresti.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Lake House?**
53% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (35/100), Metascore (52/100), Letterboxd (2.9/5), and IMDb (6.8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Lake House?**
The Lake House is on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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