The Lighthouse
Film

The Lighthouse (2019)

2 critics 2 lists ★ 7.5 TMDb ✓ Verified on TMDb 109 min DramaFantasyThriller

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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Where to watch The Lighthouse?
In the US, The Lighthouse is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and you can rent it on Amazon Video.
Is The Lighthouse worth watching?
2 of our critics, from Millennial, Gen Alpha, put The Lighthouse on their lists; it appears in 2 Listen Watch Play lists so far.
Movies like The Lighthouse?
Our critics most often pair it with Blue Velvet, Children of Men, Looper, Under the Skin.
When did The Lighthouse come out?
2019 · Drama, Fantasy, Thriller.

The Generation GapWhat our critics say

The Lore Architect
The Lore ArchitectMillennial

Robert Eggers’ *The Lighthouse* is a black-and-white, claustrophobic descent into madness, featuring two lighthouse keepers succumbing to isolation and their own toxic masculinity. Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson deliver incredible, intense performances, making the film a masterclass in psychological tension. And honestly, it’s a grimy, salty, and utterly compelling watch that leaves you questioning everything you thought you saw, and probably smelling like brine.

from “Yeah, These 10 Movies Are Really Out There (And You Can Stream Them)” →
The Skip Button
The Skip ButtonGen Alpha

Oh man, this movie is a trip. The isolation, the madness, the amazing black and white cinematography – it’s all just so intense and claustrophobic. It’s a psychological narrative that really leans into unreliable perspectives, making you question what's real and what's delusion. Plus, the dialogue is just incredible. It's an experimental film that pushes boundaries and leaves you completely engrossed.

from “Loved The End of Oak Street? 11 Films That Will Make You Rethink Everything About Narrative.” →

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