Stranger by the Lake (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2013, Stranger by the Lake is a thriller and drama film directed by Alain Guiraudie, running about 97 minutes. “He's closer than you think.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Summertime. A cruising spot for men, tucked away on the shores of a lake. Franck falls in love with Michel, an attractive, potent and lethally dangerous man. Franck knows this but wants to live out his passion anyway.
Who’s in it. Stranger by the Lake stars Pierre Deladonchamps as Franck, Christophe Paou as Michel, Patrick d'Assumçao as Henri and Jérôme Chappatte as Inspector Damroder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Stranger by the Lake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Metrograph and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stranger by the Lake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stranger by the Lake tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stranger by the Lake (2013)?
- In US, Stranger by the Lake is available to stream on Metrograph and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stranger by the Lake worth watching?
- Stranger by the Lake holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stranger by the Lake?
- Stranger by the Lake stars Pierre Deladonchamps, Christophe Paou, Patrick d'Assumçao, Jérôme Chappatte and Mathieu Vervisch.
- When was Stranger by the Lake released?
- Stranger by the Lake was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.