The Lake (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1998, The Lake is a thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by David Jackson, running about 95 minutes. “A nurse returns to her home town to care for her dying father, and finds everyone she knows there has undergone a bizarre personality change.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jackie Ivers is a Los Angeles nurse who returns home to the small town of San Vicente to find that her friends and family have taken on bizarrely different personalities. Jackie notices that everyone who goes into the town's lake come out different...
Who’s in it. The Lake stars Yasmine Bleeth as Jackie Ivers, Linden Ashby as Dr. Jeff Chapman, Stanley Anderson as Steve Ivers and Haley Joel Osment as Dylan Hydecker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Lake has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lake page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lake tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lake (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lake worth watching?
- The Lake holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lake?
- The Lake stars Yasmine Bleeth, Linden Ashby, Stanley Anderson, Haley Joel Osment and Caroline Lagerfelt.
- When was The Lake released?
- The Lake was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.