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The Lake House

Play trailer Poster for The Lake House PG Released Jun 16, 2006 1h 39m Romance Fantasy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A lonely doctor (Sandra Bullock), who once lived in a beautiful lakeside home, falls in love via letters with its latest resident, a frustrated architect (Keanu Reeves). When they discover that they are living two years apart, the pair must unravel the mystery behind their incredible romance.
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The plot of The Lake House is a little too convoluted, and the film fails to pull off the sweeping romance it aims for.

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Peter Travers Rolling Stone I can't believe that even the most rabid chick-flick masochists wouldn't gag on it. Rated: 1/4 Nov 24, 2006 Full Review Matthew Leyland BBC.com Bullock holds her half of the movie up well, proving that she can do subdued just as well as sunny. Rated: 3/5 Jul 1, 2006 Full Review Andrew Sarris Observer I have always felt that both Ms. Bullock's patented expressions of anguish and Mr. Reeves' stoical minimalism have been somewhat underrated. Jun 28, 2006 Full Review James Croot The Post NZ Supposedly letter-bound, the couple's conversations come across more like instant messaging, while Kate's lack of investigative skills or inquisitiveness will appal even the most half-hearted of romantic stalkers. Rated: 2.5/5 Jan 19, 2022 Full Review Kathi Maio The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction What's depressing is what Hollywood does to perfectly good foreign originals. And Il Mare is no exception. Feb 28, 2020 Full Review Alberto Abuín Espinof The film is hugely boring. [Full Review in Spanish] Feb 12, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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S B Loved it: sci-fi/fantasy, good acting, unique plot Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/12/25 Full Review Samantha H Like most of Rotten Tomatoes reviews I view the complete opposite of what they think so if it's 38%. I give it a hundred this is my best sci-fi chick flick I've ever seen and Rotten Tomatoes should be punished for this for giving it a 38% Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/25/25 Full Review Jerry H It was somewhat confusing and hard to follow. I expected them to get together by the end of the movie, but it took a long time getting there. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Cynthia T Sandra has always been a favorite of mine. I personally enjoyed The Lake House. Put tears of happiness within my emotions at the end of the movie. Good job girl! PROUD OF YOU! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review David W A well acted, romantic drama with an interesting twist. It won't change your life but I enjoyed this. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/15/25 Full Review Jennifer Tehani S Still holds up! I’ve loved this movie for so long… Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves are magic together in this and it’s such a beautiful simple film about love and longing… with a sprinkle of time travel ! Love it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A lonely doctor (Sandra Bullock), who once lived in a beautiful lakeside home, falls in love via letters with its latest resident, a frustrated architect (Keanu Reeves). When they discover that they are living two years apart, the pair must unravel the mystery behind their incredible romance.
Director
Alejandro Agresti
Producer
Roy Lee, Doug Davison
Screenwriter
David Auburn
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures, Vertigo
Rating
PG (Some Language|A Disturbing Image)
Genre
Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 16, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 4, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$52.3M
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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