The Lamp (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2011, The Lamp is a drama and family film directed by Tracy Trost, running about 96 minutes. “Just Believe...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Suffering from the loss of his only child, Stanley has secluded himself to a dark and lonely place. Sullen and without hope, he continues to hide from and neglect those he loves despite their attempts to reach out to him. In what seems to be the final days of their already strained marriage, his wife Lisa is presented with a strange gift; an old oil lamp from a far off land. Along with the lamp comes a mysterious messenger and and a question that causes them to search the depths of their hearts for what's truly important in life... If you could have anything you wanted, what would YOU ask for?
Who’s in it. The Lamp stars Meredith Salenger as Lisa Walters, Jason London as Stanley Walters, L. Scott Caldwell as Miss Esther and Cameron Ten Napel as Josh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Lamp has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Angel Studios and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lamp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lamp tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lamp (2011)?
- In US, The Lamp is available to stream on Angel Studios, 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 The Lamp worth watching?
- The Lamp holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lamp?
- The Lamp stars Meredith Salenger, Jason London, L. Scott Caldwell, Cameron Ten Napel and Muse Watson.
- When was The Lamp released?
- The Lamp was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.