The Lighthouse (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2019, The Lighthouse is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Robert Eggers, running about 109 minutes. “There is enchantment in the light.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.
Who’s in it. The Lighthouse stars Robert Pattinson as Thomas Howard, Willem Dafoe as Thomas Wake, Valeriia Karaman as Mermaid and Logan Hawkes as Ephraim Winslow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Lighthouse has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $18.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lighthouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lighthouse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lighthouse (2019)?
- In US, The Lighthouse is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lighthouse worth watching?
- The Lighthouse holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lighthouse?
- The Lighthouse stars Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe, Valeriia Karaman, Logan Hawkes and Kyla Nicolle.
- When was The Lighthouse released?
- The Lighthouse was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.