Lady in the Lake (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1946, Lady in the Lake is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Robert Montgomery, running about 105 minutes. “You and Robert Montgomery Solve a Murder Mystery Together!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Private eye Phillip Marlowe wants to get out of the detective racket and into crime writing. But when he's called to the office of editor Adrienne Fromsett, it's not to talk about his story ideas — she wants him to locate the missing wife of her boss, Mr. Kingsby. The assignment quickly becomes complicated when bodies start turning up.
Who’s in it. Lady in the Lake stars Robert Montgomery as Phillip Marlowe, Audrey Totter as Adrienne Fromsett, Lloyd Nolan as Lieutenant DeGarmot and Tom Tully as Captain Kane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Lady in the Lake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Lady in the Lake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady in the Lake tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady in the Lake (1946)?
- In US, Lady in the Lake is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Lady in the Lake worth watching?
- Lady in the Lake holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady in the Lake?
- Lady in the Lake stars Robert Montgomery, Audrey Totter, Lloyd Nolan, Tom Tully and Leon Ames.
- When was Lady in the Lake released?
- Lady in the Lake was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.
