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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

2004, English. Directed by Brad Silberling.

Mishaps. Misadventures. Mayhem. Oh joy.

Three wealthy children's parents are killed in a fire. When they are sent to a distant relative, they find out that he is plotting to kill them and seize their fortune.

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Runtime
1h 48m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.8/10 from 5,456 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.

Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
16 December 2004
Country
United States of America
Written by
Robert Gordon
Budget
$140M
Box office
$209M
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What Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is based on

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is based on The Bad Beginning, a 1999 young adult novel by Daniel Handler, published by HarperCollins, The Reptile Room, a 1999 young adult novel by Daniel Handler, published by HarperCollins, and The Wide Window, a 2000 young adult novel by Daniel Handler, published by HarperCollins.

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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events: quick answers

Is Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 5,456 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events?

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).

Does Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events on?

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events?

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Who directed Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events?

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) was directed by Brad Silberling and stars Emily Browning, Liam Aiken, Kara Hoffman.

What is Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events based on?

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is based on The Bad Beginning, a 1999 young adult novel by Daniel Handler, published by HarperCollins, The Reptile Room, a 1999 young adult novel by Daniel Handler, published by HarperCollins, and The Wide Window, a 2000 young adult novel by Daniel Handler, published by HarperCollins.

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