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The Lighthouse Review (2019) — 82% Celluloid Score

Directed by Robert Eggers · 2019 ·

Short answer

Is The Lighthouse worth watching?

Yes. The Lighthouse (2019) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%). See the 4 inputs.

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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Released
Runtime
1h 49m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 14A (Canada) · M18 (Singapore)
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

Also known as लाइटहाउस El Faro Der Leuchtturm O Farol ライトハウス 라이트하우스 灯塔 燈塔

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 States HBO Max

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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 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

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 an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, fantasy, thriller pick.

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    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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    The Lighthouse: frequently asked questions

    Is The Lighthouse worth watching?

    Yes. The Lighthouse (2019) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch The Lighthouse?

    In the United States, The Lighthouse streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and 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 India; U-NEXT in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Lighthouse?

    The Lighthouse runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

    What is The Lighthouse rated?

    The Lighthouse is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia, 14A in Canada and M18 in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Lighthouse?

    The Lighthouse is directed by Robert Eggers and stars Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe, Valeriia Karaman, Logan Hawkes, Kyla Nicolle.

    What is the Metascore for The Lighthouse?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Lighthouse is 83 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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