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Lurker

2025Movie1 h 40 minR

77

GreatGoodWatch score

77

GreatGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

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.

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Friends night
Teens
Drop-in friendly

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by: Alex Russell
Written by: Alex Russell
Produced by: Archie Madekwe, Charlie McDowell, Francesco Melzi d'Eril
Music by: Kenny Beats

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Facts

August 22, 2025 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released: August 22, 2025
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States, Italy
Box office: $455,555
Available in: 55 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Lurker?"

Questions about Lurker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lurker?

In the United States, Lurker streams on HBO Max and MUBI. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Lurker worth watching?

77

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Will I feel good after watching Lurker?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Lurker scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.