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Lurker

2025·Movie
1h 40min·R
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Coming of Age4

Humor

Some dark humor and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Keep your friends close.

When a twenty-something retail clerk encounters a rising pop star, he takes the opportunity to edge his way into the in-crowd. But as the line between friend and fan blurs beyond recognition, access and proximity become a matter of life and death.
Psychological ThrillerObsessive FandomPopstar CultureSocial ClimbingDark UnderbellyUnsettlingTenseCharacter StudyContemporary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Lurker legally?

Lurker is included with a subscription to MUBI and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lurker worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lurker rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Lurker?

1 h 40 min

Lurker runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lurker?

Critics86
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Lurker higher (86) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Lurker in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Lurker?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lurker in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.