The Lodger
1944, English. Directed by John Brahm.
PROBING EYES that marked the woman he loved for death!
In Victorian era London, the inhabitants of a family home with rented rooms upstairs fear the new lodger is Jack the Ripper.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Lodger
The Lodger is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- John BrahmDirector
- Merle OberonKitty Langley
- Laird CregarMr. Slade
- George SandersInspector John Warwick
- Cedric HardwickeRobert Bonting
- Sara AllgoodEllen Bonting
- Aubrey MatherSuperintendent Sutherland
- Queenie LeonardDaisy the Maid
- Doris LloydJennie
- David ClydeDet. Sgt. Bates
- Helena PickardAnnie Rowley
- Ruth CliffordHairdresser (uncredited)
- Thora HirdFirst Murder Victim Katie (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 19 January 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Barré Lyndon
- Budget
- $800K
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What The Lodger is based on
The Lodger is based on The Lodger (1913) by Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes.
1913
The Lodger
By Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes
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The Lodger: quick answers
Is The Lodger worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lodger?
The Lodger runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Lodger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lodger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lodger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Lodger yet.
Which OTT platform is The Lodger on?
The Lodger is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lodger?
If you liked The Lodger, try From Hell, Bone Lake, Cult Killer.
Who directed The Lodger?
The Lodger (1944) was directed by John Brahm and stars Merle Oberon, Laird Cregar, George Sanders.
What is The Lodger based on?
The Lodger is based on The Lodger (1913) by Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes.