# The Lake House (2006) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-lake-house-2006/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 57% |
| Critic Score | 35% |
| Audience Score | 73% |
| Metascore | 52/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.9/5 |
| IMDb | 6.8/10 |
| Director | Alejandro Agresti |
| Genres | Romance, Drama, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 99 min |

## Quick answer

The Lake House (2006) earns a 57% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Reeves and Sandra Bullock’s time-crossed romance — a glossy remake with enduring date-night search traffic. Critics and audiences diverge (35% critic vs 73% audience). Metascore 52/100. Directed by Alejandro Agresti.

## Critics consensus

Reeves and Sandra Bullock’s time-crossed romance — a glossy remake with enduring date-night search traffic.

## 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.

## Cast

Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Christopher Plummer, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Dylan Walsh, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Lynn Collins, Mike Bacarella, Kevin M. Brennan

## Common questions

**Is The Lake House worth watching?**
The Lake House holds a 57% Celluloid Score. Reeves and Sandra Bullock’s time-crossed romance — a glossy remake with enduring date-night search traffic.

**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 (2006) was directed by Alejandro Agresti.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Lake House?**
57% — the average of five public sources: critics 35%, audience 73%, Metascore 52/100, Letterboxd 2.9/5, and IMDb 6.8/10.

**Where can I watch The Lake House?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Lake House page for current options.

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