The Lake House
“How do you hold on to someone you've never met?”
Synopsis
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.
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The Lake House - Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-29
Top Cast
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Keanu Reeves
Alex Wyler
Sandra Bullock
Dr. Kate Forster
Christopher Plummer
Simon Wyler
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Henry Wyler
Willeke van Ammelrooy
Kate's Mother
Dylan Walsh
Morgan
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Dr. Anna Klyczynski
Lynn Collins
Mona
Mike Bacarella
Mulhern
Kevin M. Brennan
Waiter
Frank Caeti
Cove Patron
Aliyah Carr
Girl Patient
Jennifer Clark
Nurse Practitioner
Jacob D. Dumelle
Patient on Gurney
Scott Elias
Doug
Lori Ann Gerdisch
I.C.U. Nurse
Cynthia Kaye McWilliams
Vanessa Vanderbeck
India Neilan
Hostess
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 9, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$114.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.87x
+$74.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alejandro Agresti
- Screenplay & Story
- David Auburn
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- The Lake House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $114.8M
- Production Studios
- Vertigo Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alejandro Agresti
David Auburn, Kim Eun-jeong, Yeoh Gee-na
Rachel Portman
Alar Kivilo
Lynzee Klingman, Alejandro Brodersohn
Doug Davison, Roy Lee, Dana Goldberg, Bruce Berman, Erwin Stoff
Department Leadership Roster
David Auburn
Screenplay
Alejandro Agresti
Director
Alar Kivilo
Director of Photography
Doug Davison
Producer
Roy Lee
Producer
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Lynzee Klingman
Editor
Alejandro Brodersohn
Editor
Rick LeFevour
Stunt Coordinator
Nathan Crowley
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lake House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Lake House includes Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Christopher Plummer, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Willeke van Ammelrooy.
When was The Lake House released and how long is it?
The Lake House was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Lake House?
The Lake House had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $114.8M at the worldwide box office (2.87 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Lake House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lake House was composed by Rachel Portman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lake House?
The Lake House holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).