The Lodger (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2009, The Lodger is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by David Ondaatje, running about 95 minutes. “Everyone is suspect.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Follows a seasoned detective on the trail of a ruthless killer intent on slaughtering prostitutes along West Hollywood's Sunset Strip. It appears that the murderer's grisly methods are identical to that of London's infamous 19th century psychopath Jack the Ripper – a relentless serial killer who was never caught by police. To make matters worse, the detective soon notices the parallels between the crimes committed by the West Hollywood stalker and those of a serial murderer incarcerated years ago. Could the wrong man be behind bars?
Who’s in it. The Lodger stars Alfred Molina as Chandler Manning, Hope Davis as Ellen Bunting, Shane West as Street Wilkenson and Donal Logue as Bunting, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Lodger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream 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 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 (2009)?
- In US, The Lodger is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream, 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 Lodger worth watching?
- The Lodger holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Lodger?
- The Lodger stars Alfred Molina, Hope Davis, Shane West, Donal Logue and Philip Baker Hall.
- When was The Lodger released?
- The Lodger was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.