The Landlady (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1998, The Landlady is a thriller and horror film directed by Robert Malenfant, running about 95 minutes. “Evil doesn't knock... It has the key!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Melanie decides that one of her tenants would be perfect as her husband and decides to eliminate everyone who might interfere in her plans.
Who’s in it. The Landlady stars Talia Shire as Melanie Leroy, Jack Coleman as Patrick Forman, Bruce Weitz as Pepper McAllen and Melissa Behr as Liz Reese, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Landlady has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Landlady page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Landlady tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Landlady (1998)?
- In GB, The Landlady is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Landlady worth watching?
- The Landlady holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Landlady?
- The Landlady stars Talia Shire, Jack Coleman, Bruce Weitz, Melissa Behr and Bette Ford.
- When was The Landlady released?
- The Landlady was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.