The Lake House

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The Lake House

PG

Released Jun 16, 2006

1h 39m

Romance

Fantasy

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Alberto Abuín

Espinof

The film is hugely boring. [Full Review in Spanish]

Feb 12, 2020

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S B

Loved it: sci-fi/fantasy, good acting, unique plot

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/12/25

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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