The Lighthouse (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1998, The Lighthouse is a drama film directed by Eduardo Mignogna, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Two Argentine sisters, Memé and Aneta, lose their mother in a car crash. Memé, the elder, is also left lame with one badly scarred leg. The orphaned girls go to Uruguay to stay with their aunts. The sisters often bicker, but they are actually very close. Memé flirts but has no luck with boys because of her injury... On their own now, Memé works as a waitress where she gets to know Andy. Returning to Montevideo, they meet Dolores, a friend of their late mother. Memé's affair with a man complicates her relationship with her sister. Then Andy invites the pair to his seaside retreat, a lighthouse.
Who’s in it. The Lighthouse stars Ingrid Rubio as Carmela / Memé, Ricardo Darín as Andy, Norma Aleandro as Dolores and Jimena Barón as Aneta chica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Lighthouse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lighthouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lighthouse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lighthouse (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lighthouse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lighthouse worth watching?
- The Lighthouse holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Lighthouse?
- The Lighthouse stars Ingrid Rubio, Ricardo Darín, Norma Aleandro, Jimena Barón and Florencia Bertotti.
- When was The Lighthouse released?
- The Lighthouse was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.