The Lodger (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2021, The Lodger is a thriller, fantasy, horror and romance film directed by Baptiste Drapeau, running about 92 minutes. “Don't dig up the ghosts of the past.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Julie just started university in Bordeaux. She moves into the house of Elizabeth, an old widow who lends her a room in exchange for her help with daily chores. There’s one condition: acting as if Victor, Elizabeth’s dead husband, was still alive. But soon, Julie starts feeling his presence… and an inescapable and dangerous love triangle begins.
Who’s in it. The Lodger stars Jacqueline Bisset as Elizabeth Dardelin, Alice Isaaz as Julie Moreau, Bastien Ughetto as Manu and François-Dominique Blin as Victor Dardelin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Lodger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lodger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lodger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lodger (2021)?
- In GB, The Lodger is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lodger worth watching?
- The Lodger holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lodger?
- The Lodger stars Jacqueline Bisset, Alice Isaaz, Bastien Ughetto, François-Dominique Blin and Quentin Laclotte.
- When was The Lodger released?
- The Lodger was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.