The Lodger (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1932, The Lodger is an action, thriller, crime and romance film directed by Maurice Elvey, running about 85 minutes. “A MYSTERY MASTERPIECE TAKES ON NEW LIFE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An elderly couple's lodger, a British musician (Ivor Novello), becomes the suspect in a series of killings.
Who’s in it. The Lodger stars Ivor Novello as Michel Angeloff, Elizabeth Allan as Daisy Bunting, A.W. Baskcomb as George Bunting and Barbara Everest as Mrs. Bunting, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Lodger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling and Amazon Video. 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, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lodger (1932)?
- In US, The Lodger is available to stream on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling and Amazon Video. 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 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lodger?
- The Lodger stars Ivor Novello, Elizabeth Allan, A.W. Baskcomb, Barbara Everest and Jack Hawkins.
- When was The Lodger released?
- The Lodger was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.