The Lamp (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1959, The Lamp is a drama film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. In waning winter light, a doll maker works in his shop, a kerosene lamp beside him, a jumble of dolls and doll parts, whole and broken, surrounding him. There are noises, too: a cuckoo clock chirps the workday's end. The artisan completes a repair and leaves, shuttering the shop from outside. Back inside, whispering begins. What else is in store for the shop's seemingly lifeless denizens?
Who’s in it. The Lamp stars Roman Polanski as A passer-by (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Lamp has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. 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 (1959)?
- In US, The Lamp is available to stream on Criterion Channel. 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 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lamp?
- The Lamp stars Roman Polanski.
- When was The Lamp released?
- The Lamp was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.