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The Lodger

1932Movie1 h 25 minNR

Thriller
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

Summary

An elderly couple's lodger, a British musician (Ivor Novello), becomes the suspect in a series of killings.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or warmth.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Maurice Elvey
Written by
Miles Mander, Marie Belloc Lowndes
Produced by
Julius Hagen

Everyone

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Facts

September 8, 1932 · 1 h 25 min · NR

Released
September 8, 1932
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Thriller, Romance, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Love Triangle, Deus ex Machina, Guilty Until Someone Else Is Guilty +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lodger?"

Questions about The Lodger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lodger?

FlixFlingFawesomeIndieFlix Shorts

In the United States, The Lodger streams on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts, and it is free with ads on Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Lodger worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.5).

Is The Lodger good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

It can be: romance is 3 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Lodger use?

Love TriangleDeus ex MachinaGuilty Until Someone Else Is GuiltyHollywood Board GamesBathtub SceneA Foggy Day in London TownTorches and PitchforksOminous FogNot Helping Your CaseThe Un-RevealThe Peeping TomCreator Cameoand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Love Triangle, Deus ex Machina, and Guilty Until Someone Else Is Guilty.