What is the Metascore for The Lighthouse?

The Lighthouse has a Metascore of 83 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch The Lighthouse?

The Lighthouse is available on HBO Max. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is The Lighthouse streaming in?

The Lighthouse streams on Prime Video in India; U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in the United Kingdom; HBO Max in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

The Lighthouse Review (2019) — 82% Celluloid Score

Directed by Robert Eggers · 2019 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Lighthouse (2019) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

82%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

90% Editorial Rating

72% Audience snapshot · excluded

83 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

7.4 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 49m
Cast: Robert Pattinson , Willem Dafoe , Valeriia Karaman , Logan Hawkes , Kyla Nicolle , Shaun Clarke , Pierre Richard , Preston Hudson , Jeff Cruts , Sully Seagull
Streaming: HBO Max
Country: Brazil
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for The Lighthouse (2019)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Lighthouse by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Prime Video
Japan	U-NEXT
United Kingdom	Prime Video
United States	HBO Max

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (72%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, fantasy, thriller pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is The Lighthouse worth watching?

Yes — The Lighthouse earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Eggers’ black-and-white maritime nightmare — Pattinson and Willem Dafoe go feral in a two-hander for the ages.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%).

What is The Lighthouse about?

Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.

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