The Lighthouse

2016·Movie
1h 42min·NR
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic58–Rotten Tomatoes71%39%

Where to watch

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The Lighthouse fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Wonder4

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

The mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Ambiguity8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography, sound design, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingYou scare easily

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About

There's no escaping the storm

Two lighthouse keepers clash, making their duties difficult even before a freak storms hits and strands them at the lighthouse for months. Based on a true story.
Psychological HorrorAtmospheric TensionClaustrophobic SettingSupernatural ElementsIsolation and MadnessPeriod PieceIntense PerformancesBlack and White CinematographyUnreliable Narrator

Crew

Directed by:
Chris Crow, Geraint Havard Jones, Heulwen Jones
Written by:
Chris Crow, Edgar Allan Poe, Michael Jibson
Produced by:
Paul Higgins, Joanna Vellacott, David Lloyd
Composed by:
Doug Sinclair, Mark Rutherford, Mark Rutherford

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Lighthouse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lighthouse legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TV

The Lighthouse 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 Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Lighthouse worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lighthouse rated?

NRStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Lighthouse?

1 h 42 min

The Lighthouse runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Lighthouse?

Critics65
Audiences47

Not quite. Critics rate The Lighthouse higher (65) than audiences (47). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Lighthouse in?

EnglishWelsh

It was made in English, with some Welsh. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Lighthouse?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lighthouse in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Lighthouse use?

Mermaid ProblemSex Is ViolenceCabin FeverDrone of DreadPorn StacheEldritch LocationMasturbation Means Sexual FrustrationDeteriorates into GibberishNaked NutterBad People Abuse AnimalsMood WhiplashOur Mermaids Are Differentand 120 more

TV Tropes lists 132 storytelling tropes for The Lighthouse, including Mermaid Problem, Sex Is Violence, Cabin Fever.

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