Under the Silver Lake fingerprintFunny, immersive world.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic and nostalgic
Plenty of satire and sharp wit
Mystery, the mind, and show business
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout direction, performances, and storytelling
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Under the Silver Lake is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic and nostalgic
Emotionally, it's melancholic and nostalgic.
Plenty of satire and sharp wit
Expect plenty of satire and sharp wit.
Mystery, the mind, and show business
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around mystery, the mind, and show business. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch. It leaves some questions open.
Standout direction, performances, and storytelling
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The direction, performances, and storytelling stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the cinematography and visual style stand out.
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Overall: Similar vibe.
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Under the Silver Lake is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.
2 h 19 min
Under the Silver Lake runs 2 h 19 min.
Yes. Critics average 59 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Under the Silver Lake much the same way.
No. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 24% of its budget.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+57GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Under the Silver Lake in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 97 storytelling tropes for Under the Silver Lake, including Screw This, I'm Outta Here!, Secret Room, Unwanted Rescue.
6.5
