The Lottery (1996)
Movie 1h 32m ★ 6.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, scare me
Released in 1996, The Lottery is a drama, horror and thriller movie. It is directed by Daniel Sackheim. The cast includes Keri Russell, Stephen Root and M. Emmet Walsh. The running time is 1h 32m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.0 out of 10.
60Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
Returning to his small hometown of Icara, Maine, a man discovers its horrible secret -- a bizarre, clandestine ritual that led to his mother's early death and his father's insanity.
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Cast & crew
- Daniel SackheimDirector
- Keri Russellas Felice Dunbar
- Stephen Rootas Graham Dunbar
- M. Emmet Walshas Chief Davis
- Joe Chrestas Deputy Jeff Simmons
- Michael Burgessas First Policeman
- Jeff Coreyas Albert Smith
- Veronica Cartwrightas Maggie Dunbar
- Joanne Pankowas Hester Shaver
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Questions about The Lottery
- What genre is The Lottery?
- The Lottery is categorised as Drama, Horror, Thriller, TV Movie.
- Who stars in The Lottery?
- Keri Russell, Stephen Root, M. Emmet Walsh, Joe Chrest, Michael Burgess appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Lottery?
- Daniel Sackheim directed The Lottery.
- How long is The Lottery?
- The Lottery runs for 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- Is The Lottery worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Lottery?
- 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.
