Three Paths to the Lake (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 5.8

Three Paths to the Lake poster

Released in 1976, Three Paths to the Lake is a drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Haneke, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. Elisabeth, a forty year old woman, visits her old father in the outskirts of Klagenfurt. There, she reflects about her childhood and her romantic life.

Who’s in it. Three Paths to the Lake stars Ursula Schult as Elisabeth Matrei, Guido Wieland as Vater Matrei, Walter Schmidinger as Trotta and Bernhard Wicki as Branco Trotta, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Three Paths to the Lake 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 Three Paths to the Lake page.

If you liked it. Fans of Three Paths to the Lake tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Three Paths to the Lake (1976)?
In US, Three Paths to the Lake is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Three Paths to the Lake worth watching?
Three Paths to the Lake holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Three Paths to the Lake?
Three Paths to the Lake stars Ursula Schult, Guido Wieland, Walter Schmidinger, Bernhard Wicki and Yves Beneyton.
When was Three Paths to the Lake released?
Three Paths to the Lake was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.