A Month by the Lake
1995, English. Directed by John Irvin.
For 16 years Miss Bentley has been spending April at an elegant hillside villa on Lake Como. This year, 1937, her London society artist father has recently died and the only other English-speaking guests are brash Americans. Then Major Wilshaw arrives. He suggests they meet for cocktails and Miss Bentley stands him up -- not even thinking about it -- as she helps the new nanny of an Italian family settle in. Miss Beaumont, a tall, young American who has dropped out of finishing school in Switzerland, is bored and finds some amusement in flirting with the major, whose libido is awakened for the first time since before the great war. And Miss Bentley now finds more about the major to admire than his ears.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 11 September 1995
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Trevor Bentham
- Box office
- $2.1M
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What A Month by the Lake is based on
A Month by the Lake is adapted from a novel.
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A Month by the Lake: quick answers
Is A Month by the Lake worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Month by the Lake?
A Month by the Lake runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does A Month by the Lake have a post-credits scene?
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A Month by the Lake parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Month by the Lake is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Month by the Lake on?
A Month by the Lake isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Month by the Lake?
If you liked A Month by the Lake, try Once Around, Love in Taipei, A California Christmas: City Lights.
Who directed A Month by the Lake?
A Month by the Lake (1995) was directed by John Irvin and stars Vanessa Redgrave, Edward Fox, Uma Thurman.
What is A Month by the Lake based on?
A Month by the Lake is adapted from a novel.