Stranger by the Lake
2013, French. Directed by Alain Guiraudie.
Franck spends his summer days hopelessly searching for companionship at a popular cruising spot on the shores of a lake in rural France. One day, he meets Michel, an attractive yet darkly mysterious man and falls blindly in love.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 484 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Stranger by the Lake
Stranger by the Lake is streaming on Metrograph and Strand Releasing in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alain GuiraudieDirector
- Pierre DeladonchampsFranck
- Christophe PaouMichel
- Patrick d'AssumçaoHenri
- Jérôme ChappatteInspector Damroder
- Mathieu VervischÉric
- Gilbert TraïnaTuesday Night Man
- Emmanuel DaumasPhilippe
- Sébastien BadachaouiEric's Boyfriend
- Gilles GuérinLadies' Man
- François-Renaud LabarthePascal Ramière
- Claude BellelleThe Naturist
- Slawomir CieminskiThe Naturist
Details
- Released
- 12 June 2013
- Original title
- L'Inconnu du lac
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Alain Guiraudie
- Budget
- $1.4M
- Box office
- $1.2M
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Stranger by the Lake: quick answers
Is Stranger by the Lake worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 484 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Stranger by the Lake?
Stranger by the Lake runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Stranger by the Lake have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Stranger by the Lake. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Stranger by the Lake parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Stranger by the Lake is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Stranger by the Lake on?
Stranger by the Lake is streaming on Metrograph and Strand Releasing in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Stranger by the Lake?
If you liked Stranger by the Lake, try Lost Highway, The Rookie, Mississippi Burning.
Who directed Stranger by the Lake?
Stranger by the Lake (2013) was directed by Alain Guiraudie and stars Pierre Deladonchamps, Christophe Paou, Patrick d'Assumçao.