The Lighthouse (2019)
Two lighthouse keepers descend into madness on a remote island, battling isolation and a chilling, surreal atmosphere.
Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.
How intense is The Lighthouse?
The Lighthouse is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Lighthouse feels like
- Tone
- bleaksurrealatmosphericchillingintimate
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Lighthouse
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Lighthouse for you?
Is The Lighthouse scary?
Only a little. The Lighthouse has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Lighthouse gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Lighthouse sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Lighthouse OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Lighthouse?
The Lighthouse runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream The Lighthouse?
The Lighthouse is streaming on Max.
Does The Lighthouse have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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