The Lodgers (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2017, The Lodgers is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Brian O'Malley, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. 1920, rural Ireland. Anglo-Irish twins Rachel and Edward share a strange existence in their crumbling family estate. Each night, the property becomes the domain of a sinister presence (The Lodgers) which enforces three rules upon the twins: they must be in bed by midnight; they may not permit an outsider past the threshold; and if one attempts to escape, the life of the other is placed in jeopardy. When troubled war veteran Sean returns to the nearby village, he is immediately drawn to the mysterious Rachel, who in turn begins to break the rules set out by The Lodgers. The consequences pull Rachel into a deadly confrontation with her brother - and with the curse that haunts them.
Who’s in it. The Lodgers stars Bill Milner as Edward, Charlotte Vega as Rachel, Eugene Simon as Sean and David Bradley as Bermingham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Lodgers has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $916.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV 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 Lodgers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lodgers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lodgers (2017)?
- In US, The Lodgers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV 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 Lodgers worth watching?
- The Lodgers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lodgers?
- The Lodgers stars Bill Milner, Charlotte Vega, Eugene Simon, David Bradley and Moe Dunford.
- When was The Lodgers released?
- The Lodgers was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.