Lake Effects (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2012, Lake Effects is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by Michael McKay, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. After the loss of their father, two estranged sisters reunite with their mother at their enchanting family lake house and find that the secret to overcoming tragedy and rebuilding hope lies in their ability to look deeper at themselves.
Who’s in it. Lake Effects stars Scottie Thompson as Sara, Jane Seymour as Vivian, Jeff Fahey as Ray and Casper Van Dien as Ash Henson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Lake Effects has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Dove Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lake Effects page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lake Effects tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lake Effects (2012)?
- In US, Lake Effects is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lake Effects worth watching?
- Lake Effects holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lake Effects?
- Lake Effects stars Scottie Thompson, Jane Seymour, Jeff Fahey, Casper Van Dien and Scott Wichmann.
- When was Lake Effects released?
- Lake Effects was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.