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The Lodger (2009): Ratings & Plot
The Lodger is a 2009 drama thriller directed by David Ondaatje. It is partly based on The Lodger by Marie Belloc Lowndes. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Critics gave it 17 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- David Ondaatje
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Stage 6 Films
- Based on
- The Lodger by Marie Belloc Lowndes
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is The Lodger About?
The premise of The Lodger without spoilers, adapted from The Lodger by Marie Belloc Lowndes. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seasoned detective investigates a series of murders targeting prostitutes along Los Angeles' Sunset Strip. The killings bear a disturbing resemblance to the crimes of Jack the Ripper, baffling investigators. As the detective pursues the killer, unsettling connections arise between the current murders and a serial killer already thought to be imprisoned. The investigation raises questions about whether justice is truly being served, or if an innocent person is wrongly suspected.
The Lodger Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- jack the ripper copycat
- murder investigation
- police officer on suspension
- unhappy wife
- room for rent
- prostitute killer
- mysterious man
- murder suspect
- knife wound
- demanding privacy
- copycat murder
- based on novel
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- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- couple
- neo hitchcock
- hitchcockian
- 7 year old
- two word title
- murder mystery
- whodunnit mystery
- female full frontal nudity
- female frontal nudity
- female nudity
- serial killer
- murder
- lodger
- nervous breakdown
- housewife
- prostitute
- landlady
- profiler
- forensic evidence
- female reporter
- unhappy marriage
- surprise after end credits
- evil man
- suspended policeman
- handcuffs
- death penalty
- circumstantial evidence
- bloody footprint
- suspicious wife
- suspicious husband
- sexually frustrated female
- sexual frustration
- serial murder
- security guard
- rent money
- red ink
- portrait painting
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Crew
The Director of The Lodger
Directed by David Ondaatje.
- Director David Ondaatje
Ratings
The Lodger Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Lodger 17 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Metacritic 17 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 57% User score
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Plot
The Lodger Plot Summary
What happens in The Lodger from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds with a brutal murder on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, where detective Chandler Manning and his newly hired assistant Street Wilkenson step into a case that seems to begin as a one‑off tragedy. As they investigate, a second prostitute is killed, and the medical examiner draws a chilling connection: the crimes mirror a pair of killings seven years earlier, the infamous Jack the Ripper murders from 1888 London. The shocking twist is that Manning, who previously believed he had unmasked the killer, now faces the terrifying realization that the wrong man may have paid for those past crimes with his life.
Full summary
The whole story of The Lodger, scene by scene
Videos
The Lodger Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Lodger.
Quiz
How Well Do You Know The Lodger?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which city does the story of the film take place?
Cars
Cars in The Lodger
21 cars on screen, including the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban.
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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV Minor role -
Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details
The Lodger Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “The Lodger - Der Untermieter” and “The Lodger - Der geheimnisvolle Fremde”.
- Also known as
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- The Lodger - Der Untermieter
- The Lodger - Der geheimnisvolle Fremde
- Jack l'éventreur: the Lodger
- Jack l'éventreur (2009)
- L'éventreur de West Hollywood
- The Lodger - Il pensionante
- O Inquilino
- A titokzatos lakó
- Жилец
- Misterioso inquilino
- Podnájomník
- Podnájemník
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- הדייר
- Ο Ένοικος
- Квартирантът
- Жилець
- 하숙인
- Kiracı
- Lokator
- 房客
- El Huésped
- Luật Quỷ
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FAQ
The Lodger FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of The Lodger, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lodger?
The Lodger runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Lodger released?
The Lodger was released on January 23, 2009.
Who directed The Lodger?
The Lodger was directed by David Ondaatje.
How is The Lodger rated?
The Lodger has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 17 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Is The Lodger based on a book?
Yes. The Lodger is partly adapted from The Lodger by Marie Belloc Lowndes.
Does The Lodger have a post-credit scene?
No. The Lodger has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Lodger in?
The original language of The Lodger is French.
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