Eden Lake (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, Eden Lake is a thriller and horror film directed by James Watkins, running about 91 minutes. “A weekend by the lake, with views to die for.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a young couple goes to a remote wooded lake for a romantic getaway, their quiet weekend is shattered by an aggressive group of local kids. Rowdiness quickly turns to rage as the teens terrorize the couple in unimaginable ways, and a weekend outing becomes a bloody battle for survival.
Who’s in it. Eden Lake stars Kelly Reilly as Jenny, Michael Fassbender as Steve, Jack O'Connell as Brett and Finn Atkins as Paige, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Eden Lake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and BFI Player Amazon Channel 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 Eden Lake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eden Lake tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eden Lake (2008)?
- In US, Eden Lake is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo 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 Eden Lake worth watching?
- Eden Lake holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eden Lake?
- Eden Lake stars Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Jack O'Connell, Finn Atkins and Thomas Turgoose.
- When was Eden Lake released?
- Eden Lake was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.