The Lake House (2006)

How do you hold on to someone you've never met?

The Lake House (2006) poster

When architect Alex Wyler moves into an unusual glass house on stilts over a lake, he discovers a note from the previous tenant in the mailbox--but no one's lived in the house for years. He replies and soon discovers that he's corresponding with a doctor named Kate Forster. Their correspondence, only through the 'magical' mailbox, turns romantic and their paths cross in unexpected ways, but when they try to truly connect, danger looms. They must try to unravel the mystery behind their extraordinary romance before it's too late.

Director: Alejandro Agresti
Genre: Romance, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rachel Portman
Cinematography: Alar Kivilo
Editing: Alejandro Brodersohn, Lynzee Klingman
Production: Vertigo Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $40M
Box Office: $115M
Original Language: en

Themes

Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters, Love Despite the Distance, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss, Medical Drama and Hospital

Keywords

chicago, illinois, future, ex-boyfriend, writing, architect, time travel, love letter, time, remake, architecture, doctor, mysterious letter, dog, first kiss, passage of time

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lake House about?
When architect Alex Wyler moves into an unusual glass house on stilts over a lake, he discovers a note from the previous tenant in the mailbox--but no one's lived in the house for years. He replies and soon discovers that he's corresponding with a doctor named Kate Forster. Their correspondence, only through the 'magical' mailbox, turns romantic and their paths cross in unexpected ways, but when they try to truly connect, danger looms. They must try to unravel the mystery behind their extraordinary romance before it's too late.
Who directed The Lake House?
The Lake House was directed by Alejandro Agresti.
Who stars in The Lake House?
The Lake House stars Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Christopher Plummer, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Dylan Walsh.
How long is The Lake House?
The Lake House has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is The Lake House?
The Lake House is a Romance, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy film.
What is the budget of The Lake House?
The Lake House had a budget of $40M.
How much did The Lake House gross?
The Lake House grossed $115M worldwide.
Where was The Lake House produced?
The Lake House was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Lake House?
The themes of The Lake House include: Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters, Love Despite the Distance, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss, Medical Drama and Hospital.