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The Lake House

Directed by Alejandro Agresti · 2006 ·

Short answer

Is The Lake House worth watching?

Probably not. The Lake House (2006) earns a 53% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audiences (73%) responded more warmly than critics (35%). See the 4 inputs.

53%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

35% Editorial Rating
73% Audience snapshot · excluded
52 Metascore
★★½☆☆ Letterboxd 2.9
6.8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 39m
Age rating
PG (US) · PG (UK) · 12 (South Korea)
Cast
Keanu Reeves , Sandra Bullock , Christopher Plummer , Ebon Moss-Bachrach , Willeke van Ammelrooy , Dylan Walsh , Shohreh Aghdashloo , Lynn Collins , Mike Bacarella , Kevin M. Brennan
Language
English

Also known as La Casa del Lago Entre deux rives Das Haus am See A Casa do Lago イルマーレ 레이크 하우스 触不到的恋人 跳越時空的情書

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Prime Video in Japan. Check local listings for your region.

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (35/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (73%).
  • Celluloid Score 53% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is The Lake House worth watching?

Probably not — The Lake House earns a 53% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

The Lake House is a 2006 romance film directed by Alejandro Agresti, starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock.

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Audiences (73%) responded more warmly than critics (35%).

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.

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The Lake House: frequently asked questions

Is The Lake House worth watching?

Probably not. The Lake House (2006) has a Celluloid Score of 53%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch The Lake House?

In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Lake House?

The Lake House runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

What is The Lake House rated?

The Lake House is rated PG in the United States, PG in the UK and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Lake House?

The Lake House is directed by Alejandro Agresti and stars Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Christopher Plummer, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Willeke van Ammelrooy.

What is the Metascore for The Lake House?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Lake House is 52 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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