The Winter Lake (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2020, The Winter Lake is a thriller and drama film directed by Phil Sheerin, running about 92 minutes. “The truth lies beneath” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Holly’s dark secret is accidentally uncovered by her new emotionally unstable neighbor Tom, they are pulled into a violent confrontation with her father, who will do anything to keep the secret hidden.
Who’s in it. The Winter Lake stars Emma Mackey as Holly, Charlie Murphy as Elaine, Michael McElhatton as Ward and Mark McKenna as Col, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Winter Lake has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Winter Lake page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Winter Lake tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Winter Lake (2020)?
- In US, The Winter Lake is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Winter Lake worth watching?
- The Winter Lake holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Winter Lake?
- The Winter Lake stars Emma Mackey, Charlie Murphy, Michael McElhatton, Mark McKenna and Jordan McGuinness.
- When was The Winter Lake released?
- The Winter Lake was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.