What genre is Lake Placid?

Lake Placid is categorised as Action, Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller.

Who stars in Lake Placid?

Bill Pullman, Mariska Hargitay, Oliver Platt, Brendan Gleeson, David James Lewis appear in the main cast.

Who directed Lake Placid?

Steve Miner directed Lake Placid.

How long is Lake Placid?

Lake Placid runs for 1h 22m (82 minutes).

Is Lake Placid worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 5.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Lake Placid?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Lake Placid (1999)

Name: Lake Placid
Genre: Action, Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 1999
Duration: 82 min
Cast: Bill Pullman, Mariska Hargitay, Oliver Platt, Brendan Gleeson, David James Lewis

Movie 1h 22m ★ 5.9/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, keep me on the edge, scare me, pure adrenaline, blow my mind

Action Comedy Horror Science Fiction Thriller

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Released in 1999, Lake Placid is an action, comedy and horror movie. It is directed by Steve Miner. The cast includes Bill Pullman, Mariska Hargitay and Oliver Platt. The running time is 1h 22m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.9 out of 10.

Synopsis

When a man is eaten alive by an unknown creature, the local Game Warden teams up with a paleontologist from New York to find the beast. Add to the mix an eccentric philanthropist with a penchant for "Crocs", and here we go! This quiet, remote lake is suddenly the focus of an intense search for a crocodile with a taste for live animals...and people!

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Questions about Lake Placid

What genre is Lake Placid?: Lake Placid is categorised as Action, Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller.
Who stars in Lake Placid?: Bill Pullman, Mariska Hargitay, Oliver Platt, Brendan Gleeson, David James Lewis appear in the main cast.
Who directed Lake Placid?: Steve Miner directed Lake Placid.
How long is Lake Placid?: Lake Placid runs for 1h 22m (82 minutes).
Is Lake Placid worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 5.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Lake Placid?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.